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VE06 ZCU

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,843 mi
Last recorded80,843 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 ZCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 80,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 70,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 63,938 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,583 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 55,581 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,052 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,743 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 42,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 38,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 34,206 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 30,599 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,038 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 18,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 15,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 12,628 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 ZCU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

VE06 ZCU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for VE06 ZCU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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