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ST55 EKJ

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,953 mi
Last recorded80,953 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 EKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 80,953 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired axle corroded holed (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 79,394 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 79,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,622 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 77,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,206 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,021 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 69,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,719 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,719 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,347 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 31 Mar 2014 55,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,411 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,282 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 52,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,387 miles

Both main brake pipes showing slight corrosion at rear

Fail 14 Jan 2011 42,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,171 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,912 miles

175/65 TR14 - Nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,904 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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ST55 EKJ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ST55 EKJ, 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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ST55 EKJ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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