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VN06 EXG

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,183 mi
Last recorded115,183 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 EXG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,183 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside front wheel damaged

both main metal brake pipis corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 115,179 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

both main metal brake pipis corroded

corrosion in various places

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2019 101,628 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 101,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,638 miles

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2017 97,580 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2016 94,758 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,600 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cut in nsf tyre sidewall

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,777 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded however not excessive

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,553 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 75,553 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped.

N/S/R tyre has 2mm min tread left.

O/S/F wiper rubber split at ends.

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,158 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,311 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 59,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,125 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,691 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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VN06 EXG is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN06 EXG, 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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VN06 EXG is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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