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SP56 OHK

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,426 mi
Last recorded115,426 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 OHK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 115,426 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 111,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog light discoloured

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 111,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog light discoloured

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 107,723 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,778 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,713 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,667 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,715 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (dangerous) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 87,713 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake free movement (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure hitting exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (dangerous) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 83,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pads moving excessively horizontaly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,736 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,733 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,662 miles

Rear rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 60,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 47,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 36,380 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,223 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 11,659 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 14,412 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 14,412 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,672 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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SP56 OHK is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc 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 SP56 OHK, 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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SP56 OHK is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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