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VE06 LRA

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,799 mi
Last recorded82,799 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 LRA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 82,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Under-body Surface Rust

Fail 22 Oct 2025 82,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Under-body Surface Rust

Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,589 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 59,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 59,218 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,589 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,811 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 45,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 40,778 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,900 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 31,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 27,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 22,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2010 18,378 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 18,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,492 miles

front tyres,inside wear,

rear no plate,os letter fading

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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VE06 LRA is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE06 LRA, 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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VE06 LRA is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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