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LA06 ARU

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,121 mi
Last recorded76,121 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 ARU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 76,121 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 76,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,631 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 66,756 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 62,724 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 62,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,246 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 61,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 61,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bothsides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level low

engine has a misfire

gear box rubber mount play

Pass 22 Jun 2019 57,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,849 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 54,849 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 41,529 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 41,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,871 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,381 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,957 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,604 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,778 miles

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

cut in n/s/f inner side wall of tyre

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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LA06 ARU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LA06 ARU, 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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LA06 ARU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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