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GJ06 TXE

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 TXE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 128,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorber dust covers detached

slight PAS leak

Fail 11 Mar 2026 128,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorber dust covers detached

slight PAS leak

Pass 21 Mar 2025 124,847 miles

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

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

PAS leak

Rear both shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 21 Mar 2025 124,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

PAS leak

Rear both shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,189 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 117,160 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 117,160 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,582 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,599 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,874 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 106,874 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,694 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 95,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,103 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,922 miles

brake pedal rubber anti-slip split

o/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bars

rear seatbelts hidden in seat covers .remove seat covers to inspect seatbelts

Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,753 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

rear gearbox mount has play

screen has stone chips

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,814 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,105 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,795 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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GJ06 TXE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ06 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

GJ06 TXE is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2006.

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