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EA56 USV

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,062 mi
Last recorded72,062 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 USV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal soft

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 63,166 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rusty undercarriage

Fail 1 Sep 2023 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner rear light full of water

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rusty undercarriage

Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,122 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 48,737 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 48,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 44,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 40,531 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,414 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 36,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,660 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 33,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear seatbelts slow to return

Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,975 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,998 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,591 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 17,304 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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EA56 USV is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 52,328 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA56 USV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA56 USV is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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