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SH56 MBX

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,225 mi
Last recorded123,225 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 MBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 123,225 miles

All underbody showing signs of corrosion

Full exhaust system is heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 114,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 110,152 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 110,147 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 104,208 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,208 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,949 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,791 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 97,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,523 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 96,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 80,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,618 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,263 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 73,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,439 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,361 miles

slight engine misfire

Pass 30 Jan 2010 51,601 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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SH56 MBX is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH56 MBX, 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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SH56 MBX is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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