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AO06 GYU

2006 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,612 mi
Last recorded40,612 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 GYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 40,612 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2025 37,761 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 9 May 2025 37,614 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2024 32,485 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2023 25,399 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 19,951 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 17,882 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 16,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,681 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 15,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,860 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 9,949 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,057 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,299 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 5,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 5,851 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 4,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 4,852 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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AO06 GYU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO06 GYU, 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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What year was AO06 GYU registered?

AO06 GYU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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