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SH55 EHV

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,701 mi
Last recorded71,701 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 EHV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 71,701 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 71,701 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,282 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,376 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 65,376 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,978 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded In Front Of Tank

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 63,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Strut Tower Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Pipe Across Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel Cylinder Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded In Front Of Tank

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,426 miles

Both rear axle beam mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 58,972 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,671 miles

Surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2020 57,671 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,613 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 32,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre, outer sidewall cut.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 25,049 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,246 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 17,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 12,355 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,285 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 11,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 8,237 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 4,981 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 18 Dec 2008 4,981 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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SH55 EHV is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH55 EHV, 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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SH55 EHV is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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