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SH06 ZMO

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 ZMO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 93,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,123 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2019 85,120 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,547 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 76,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,130 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,753 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,806 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 50,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,358 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer heatshield loose

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,376 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 36,376 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 28,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,134 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 12,323 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 12,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

cuts in sidewall of nsf tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,107 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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SH06 ZMO is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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