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SA06 OYT

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

174,067 mi
Last recorded174,067 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 OYT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 174,067 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 163,879 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust emits excessive smoke

Fail 18 Jan 2025 163,879 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust emits excessive smoke

Pass 26 Jan 2024 152,329 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) stowed away during time of test preventing inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 15 Jan 2024 151,899 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 2.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 140,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper accident damaged

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / wheel arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 129,169 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper accident damaged

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / wheel arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,102 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2021 114,102 miles

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

both rear coil springs rusty

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,438 miles

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

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

possible diesel leak from injectors & smells of diesel

requires brake fluid change

Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,761 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 81,761 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,884 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,974 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 59,927 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,572 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,843 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,588 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 33,506 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,614 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,542 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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SA06 OYT is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SA06 OYT, 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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What year was SA06 OYT registered?

SA06 OYT is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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