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SY06 OFA

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 OFA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,770 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has cut in

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly pitted

Pass 29 May 2019 87,379 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 87,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 81,883 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 81,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 76,278 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 71,302 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 71,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,345 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 67,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,908 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,286 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 44,286 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 140,287 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal intermittant sticks down for short period

corrosion and holed metal panel in front of winscreen osf under bonnet

drivers door mirror cracked

front brake discs corroded

osf fog light missing

power steering rack damper starting to leak

slight leak exhaust centre pipe

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,421 miles

cut nsf tyre inner

cut nsf tyre outer

cut nsr tyre outer

cut osr tyre outer

Pass 21 Dec 2009 14,408 miles

nsf tyre cut sidewall

osr tyre cut sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,885 miles

crack in front no plate

cut in near side rear tyre wall

cut in off side front tyre wall

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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SY06 OFA is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SY06 OFA, 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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SY06 OFA is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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