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SB06 EKD

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 EKD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 94,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Lamp unit lense missing but lamps unaffected in operation

Rear Very minor Exhaust leak, emissions un-likely to be affected

Fail 12 Dec 2025 94,503 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 88,336 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 88,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 84,535 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 84,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 84,006 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

belt squeaking

reverse light not working

Fail 6 May 2023 84,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

belt squeaking

reverse light not working

Pass 31 May 2022 79,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 67,973 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 17 May 2021 67,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,922 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 61,921 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced too dim (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not laminated (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 May 2019 57,200 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 57,152 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 49,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,415 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,757 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,705 miles

n/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

n/s/r & o/s/r tyes cut inner sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,690 miles

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

blades smearing screen slightly

top strut mountings noisy on rotation

Fail 21 Jul 2012 26,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

blades smearing screen slightly

top strut mountings noisy on rotation

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,810 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,022 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 7,639 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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SB06 EKD is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB06 EKD, 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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SB06 EKD is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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