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EX06 MGU

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,945 mi
Last recorded82,945 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 MGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,945 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 71,544 miles

both headlight tarnished

Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,133 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 62,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,595 miles

Coolant leak from expansion bottle ()

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

all four tyres perishing on sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,519 miles

front rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,549 miles

front rear tyres perishing inside side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished no cords visible at time of test

Offside Front Inner tyre wall perishing

Rear Inner both rear tyres perishing 175/65/14

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,045 miles

thermostat housing has a slight water leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 45,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,144 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,371 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 28,245 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,541 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and approaching legal limit 175/65/14 tr

Pass 7 Mar 2009 16,141 miles

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

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

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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EX06 MGU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX06 MGU, 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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EX06 MGU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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