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SH56 XKE

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,746 mi
Last recorded66,746 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XKE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,746 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 66,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,223 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper has mark on it

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 46,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper has mark on it

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 41,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,978 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 36,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,744 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 32,744 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,960 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,060 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 16,636 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 XKE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SH56 XKE, 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 SH56 XKE registered?

SH56 XKE is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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