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VE06 SOJ

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,226 mi
Last recorded102,226 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 SOJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 102,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,796 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 99,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,707 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 96,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 25 Aug 2022 93,587 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,870 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 89,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,278 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 83,774 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,234 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 72,563 miles

Coolant leak from the engine ()

Oil leak from the engine ()

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

both front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

coolant level is getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,476 miles

all four tyres inner sidewalls perishing.

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre worn inner edge and nail in tread.

offside rear tyre nail in tread.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 66,476 miles

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

all four tyres inner sidewalls perishing.

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre worn inner edge and nail in tread.

offside rear tyre nail in tread.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,742 miles

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,495 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,790 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,185 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,759 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,439 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,685 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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VE06 SOJ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VE06 SOJ, 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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What year was VE06 SOJ registered?

VE06 SOJ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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