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AO06 TPU

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,960 mi
Last recorded106,960 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 TPU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 106,960 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 106,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 102,030 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 102,030 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens missing

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Feb 2024 93,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens missing

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,624 miles

Offside rear lamp lens missing

Fail 13 Feb 2023 83,264 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside rear lamp lens missing

Pass 26 Feb 2022 78,701 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,354 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 75,311 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,727 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,727 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,174 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,193 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2012 44,392 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,640 miles

both rear tyres worn on insides

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,971 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

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 TPU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AO06 TPU, 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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AO06 TPU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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