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NL56 EMJ

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 EMJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,937 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing slightly chafed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 83,936 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing slightly chafed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,631 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 82,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,088 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 81,087 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,730 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 78,729 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,880 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 7 Feb 2018 76,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 28 Jan 2017 74,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,151 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,271 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 67,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 54,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,492 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,337 miles

n/s/f wiper slightly split but still clears screen

Fail 16 Feb 2011 38,337 miles

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

n/s/f wiper slightly split but still clears screen

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,873 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 EMJ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EMJ, 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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NL56 EMJ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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