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SL06 VPK

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,790 mi
Last recorded66,790 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 VPK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 66,790 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 66,790 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,538 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 63,538 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,495 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Reversing light inoperative

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 61,495 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Reversing light inoperative

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,277 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,517 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 56,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,741 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,258 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,100 miles

front tyre valves deteriated

Fail 24 Mar 2015 37,100 miles

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

front tyre valves deteriated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,956 miles

front tyre valves deteriated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,749 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy but doesnt feel rough when rotated by hand

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,247 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 25,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,527 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,018 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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SL06 VPK is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SL06 VPK, 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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SL06 VPK is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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