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SL06 VPY

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,298 mi
Last recorded62,298 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 VPY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 62,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 62,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 49,179 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,592 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak of engine area ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,374 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 24,987 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,962 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,953 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 24,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,551 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,365 miles

Exhaust rear box corroding.

Recommend rear drum brake inspection, clean and adjust.

Small oil leak.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 24,365 miles

Exhaust rear box corroding.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Recommend rear drum brake inspection, clean and adjust.

Small oil leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,909 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 10,069 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 5,869 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 VPY is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPY, 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 SL06 VPY registered?

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

Is SL06 VPY safe to buy?

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