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AV56 BZE

2006 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,427 mi
Last recorded138,427 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 BZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 138,427 miles

power steering leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 131,130 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 130,899 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced at source (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 125,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

child seat

Fail 26 Sep 2015 125,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

child seat

Pass 27 Sep 2014 106,737 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,785 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2011 58,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,517 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front brake pads 80% worn and discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2010 46,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake pads 80% worn and discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,971 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 38,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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AV56 BZE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV56 BZE, 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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AV56 BZE is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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