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MD55 XSL

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,426 mi
Last recorded64,426 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 XSL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 64,426 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 64,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 62,104 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant header tank leaking ()

corrosion present to underside and suspension components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,518 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 58,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 54,449 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 54,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,366 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin holed rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, cracked sidewalls, bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 47,187 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,929 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,630 miles

coil spring corroded both rear at the bottom of the coils (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s tyre side wall cracked and perished

front o/s tyre side wall cracked and perished

Fail 27 Mar 2017 37,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has deep cracks in the tread and side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has deep cracks in the tread and side wall (4.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear at the bottom of the coils (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s tyre side wall cracked and perished

front o/s tyre side wall cracked and perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,779 miles

both rear tyres cracking and deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,193 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,040 miles

Rear tyre casings getting perished.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 33,040 miles

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

Near side front wiper blade spliting.

Rear tyre casings getting perished.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,531 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,806 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,274 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,764 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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MD55 XSL is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 MD55 XSL, 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 MD55 XSL registered?

MD55 XSL is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is MD55 XSL safe to buy?

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