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SM06 LFX

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,592 mi
Last recorded124,592 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 LFX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,592 miles

Front play in wiper linkage mechanism

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 124,591 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering ram leaking at rack inner tie rods (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front play in wiper linkage motor

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes under car (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 120,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe fouling spring (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes under car (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 113,217 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 113,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,877 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread broken (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,965 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 89,965 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Broken (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 78,220 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 78,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 68,267 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 68,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,423 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 34,428 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 34,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 27,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 27,634 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 23,337 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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SM06 LFX is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM06 LFX, 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 SM06 LFX registered?

SM06 LFX is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is SM06 LFX safe to buy?

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