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RA06 NBE

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,202 mi
Last recorded99,202 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 NBE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 99,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front N/S mirror cover has temp repair

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S front tyre has wear to edge, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S front tyre has wear to edge, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 95,611 miles

Exhaust back box mounting corroded but secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S front tyre close to legal limit has wear to inner edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside N/S mirror has temp repair

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S front tyre close to legal limit has wear to inner edges, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,324 miles

Nearside N/S mirror has temp repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,517 miles

Nearside Mirror glass cracked & backing missing

Pass 13 Mar 2021 85,425 miles

Nearside Front advise damage to mirror and mirror glass

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

advise 3 out 4 washer jets working

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,795 miles

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

advise 3 out of 4 washers working

Fail 28 Jan 2020 83,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise 3 out of 4 washers working

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,531 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,531 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,612 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/dash camera/ mounting bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,645 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,903 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,827 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,571 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 24,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,878 miles

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

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

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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RA06 NBE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RA06 NBE, 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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RA06 NBE is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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