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SO55 WFA

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,664 mi
Last recorded144,664 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 WFA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 144,664 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle bracket (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front tyre perished

general condition of underside

middle exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

power steering fluid low

Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,001 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 139,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both nsr and osr zero readings (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 133,469 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 18 Jan 2016 133,469 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 122,378 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,679 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 110,679 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 103,542 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 103,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 90,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,331 miles

offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,499 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,989 miles

Both front tyres worn low and bald on inner edges

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

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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SO55 WFA is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO55 WFA, 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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SO55 WFA is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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