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GJ06 NRL

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,447 mi
Last recorded91,447 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 NRL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 91,447 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 91,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2024 83,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox heat shield insecure

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 75,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror trim missing.

Rear slight cracking on tyre treads.

engine oil level low.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 65,301 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens missing

Fail 7 Dec 2022 65,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens missing

Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,197 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 49,562 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Fail 11 Dec 2017 46,048 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,772 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,912 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2015 34,912 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,654 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,686 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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GJ06 NRL is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GJ06 NRL, 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 GJ06 NRL registered?

GJ06 NRL is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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