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NL56 EKY

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 EKY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 71,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,512 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 68,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,222 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 65,222 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,759 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,757 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,003 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 62,001 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 54,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,581 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,340 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,072 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 37,072 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,366 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,011 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,350 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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NL56 EKY is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NL56 EKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL56 EKY registered?

NL56 EKY is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is NL56 EKY safe to buy?

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