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MJ06 OPU

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,552 mi
Last recorded81,552 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 OPU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,552 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 81,552 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,565 miles

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

Nearside Front brake calliper retaning clip missing but still secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens is missing not affecting overall output

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

backbox heat shield is missing

Fail 10 Apr 2025 73,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake calliper retaning clip missing but still secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens is missing not affecting overall output

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

backbox heat shield is missing

Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,561 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 60,561 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 42,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,525 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 37,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 35,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking as well (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 35,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking as well (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 31,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracked ( Strong Advise)

Offside Rear Tyre is 12 Years old (STRONG ADVISE)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 28,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracked ( Strong Advise)

Offside Rear Tyre is 12 Years old (STRONG ADVISE)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,935 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking and deteriorating advise replacement

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer sidewall

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are 11 years old

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,075 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

n/s/r tyre has a cut in thread

Pass 19 May 2014 19,523 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 19 May 2014 19,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 May 2013 17,339 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2013 17,310 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 12,871 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 12,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 4,505 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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MJ06 OPU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ06 OPU, 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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MJ06 OPU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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