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SH06 ZLZ

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,906 mi
Last recorded88,906 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 ZLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 88,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to underside of the car

Pass 6 May 2025 78,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heat shields loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm Pirelli Cinturato 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 69,652 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 69,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 63,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 62,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 62,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 60,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,934 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 57,935 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 55,062 miles

slight play both steering arms

Pass 21 Apr 2017 51,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing thin on the outside edge

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 48,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing thin on the outside edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,863 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 44,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 40,603 miles

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

Offside driveshaft support bearing worn

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,603 miles

Offside driveshaft support bearing worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,708 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 32,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,232 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 27,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,473 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,992 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 16,972 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SH06 ZLZ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH06 ZLZ, 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 SH06 ZLZ registered?

SH06 ZLZ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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