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OE06 EXB

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,664 mi
Last recorded97,664 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 EXB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 97,664 miles

Both rear tail lamps faded

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

Fail 5 May 2026 97,664 miles

Both rear tail lamps faded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 94,855 miles

Both rear tail lamps faded

Nearside Rear 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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 94,855 miles

Both rear tail lamps faded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear 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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 91,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Surface rust underfloor

Pass 8 May 2023 87,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Surface rust underfloor

Pass 9 May 2022 83,747 miles

chip in windscreen

corroded exhaust

Pass 30 Apr 2021 80,332 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 80,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 74,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 70,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 70,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 67,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,865 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,470 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,634 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,709 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,709 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,538 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,379 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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OE06 EXB is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE06 EXB, 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 OE06 EXB registered?

OE06 EXB is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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