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LJ06 OPA

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,909 mi
Last recorded111,909 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 OPA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,909 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 111,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,389 miles

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

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Windscreen wiper linkages worn

Fail 21 Feb 2019 107,389 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper linkages worn

Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,267 miles

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

front wiper linkage slightly worn

Fail 16 Mar 2018 101,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear / rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper offside section (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,206 miles

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link bar

Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,206 miles

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

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link bar

Pass 3 Oct 2015 81,675 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 73,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,517 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION CORRODED / WEAK / DETERIORATED WILL REQUIRE REPLACING SOON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY LOOSE / NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH PAINT WORK SCUFFED

UNDERSIDE / STREERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

WIPER LINKAGES WORN / BLADES BANGING ON LOWER BODY PANELING BELOW SCREEN / MOVEMENT ON LINKAGES / ADVISE ATTENTION TO RECTIFY

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,948 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION BECOMING WEAK / DETERIORATED / CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH ADVISE ATTENTION TO RECTIFY

REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY UNBALANCED IN OPERATION

UNDERSIDE COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

WIPER LINKAGES WORN BLADES BANGING ON BODY PANELING AT LOWER EDGE OF SCREEN ADVISE ATTENTION TO RECTIFY

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Oct 2011 51,100 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 32,300 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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LJ06 OPA is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LJ06 OPA, 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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LJ06 OPA is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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