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WJ06 VNS

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,432 mi
Last recorded177,432 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VNS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 177,432 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 177,176 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 164,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 155,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 147,030 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 147,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 138,469 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,096 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 130,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jun 2018 121,884 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 113,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,696 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 86,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,466 miles

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

near and offside front tyres worn to inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres bold on inner edges

clutch release bearing noisy

exhaust rattling

Fail 21 Jun 2011 64,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front tyres bold on inner edges

clutch release bearing noisy

exhaust rattling

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,125 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 48,520 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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WJ06 VNS is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ06 VNS, 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 WJ06 VNS registered?

WJ06 VNS is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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