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SB06 VRW

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,199 mi
Last recorded88,199 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 VRW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 88,199 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust pasted,cant see quality of repair

wipers and mechanism worn but clearing screen

Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,308 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 82,297 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s hand brake effort low

wipers banging bonnet badly

Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,397 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 71,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,002 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 63,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,318 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 56,318 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,586 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in wiper linkage

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,845 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers slightly worn

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,792 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,666 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 VRW is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SB06 VRW, 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 SB06 VRW registered?

SB06 VRW is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is SB06 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB06 VRW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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