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SC55 OLB

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 OLB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 105,050 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight rack end play ()

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,493 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edges

nearside rear light unit damaged

several areas of surface corrosion on underside

slight oil leak/oil residue on sump

some corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

some play in rear axle mounting bushes

some smearing on front wipers

Fail 3 Feb 2017 97,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres bold on inner edges

nearside rear light unit damaged

several areas of surface corrosion on underside

slight oil leak/oil residue on sump

some corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

some play in rear axle mounting bushes

some smearing on front wipers

Pass 18 Jan 2016 89,731 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2016 89,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,227 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2014 79,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wiper blade worn but still clearing screen

offside front wiper blade worn but still clearing screen

Fail 30 Jan 2013 71,058 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r abs sensor wire insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

very slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,114 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,496 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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SC55 OLB is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC55 OLB, 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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SC55 OLB is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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