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SO06 VNU

2006 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,935 mi
Last recorded84,935 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 VNU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to offside rear and offside front

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 77,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,466 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2013 63,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,554 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 62,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 May 2012 62,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,336 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage at offside rear quarter panel

Fail 30 Jul 2009 36,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage at offside rear quarter panel

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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SO06 VNU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO06 VNU, 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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SO06 VNU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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