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WL06 GDJ

2006 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,865 mi
Last recorded156,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 GDJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 156,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and pinion shaft ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both headlamps discoloured

oil leaks

rear axle corroded and front bushes worn

rear chassis legs and inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 154,487 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi joint worn

rear axle corroded and front bushes worn

Pass 29 Jun 2021 152,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi joint worn

rear axle corroded and front mounting bushes worn

Pass 15 May 2020 149,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded and around axle bushes

rear axle bushes poor condition

Fail 14 May 2020 149,039 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded and around axle bushes

Pass 28 May 2019 145,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (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 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe, rear section slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack, play in input shaft on steering rack.

Pass 24 May 2018 134,092 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake drum backing plate slightly deteriorated by corrosion.

Fail 22 May 2018 134,098 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe, rear section above fuel filter. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe, rear section above fuel filter. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake drum backing plate slightly deteriorated by corrosion.

Pass 24 May 2017 124,363 miles

both front lower balljoint dustboots starting to split

Pass 13 May 2016 112,358 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 112,365 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 102,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 91,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak from expansion bottle

slight buckling to both front inner wheel rims

Pass 9 May 2013 81,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 70,280 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 70,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 58,162 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 24 May 2010 45,494 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2009 31,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 31,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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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WL06 GDJ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL06 GDJ, 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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WL06 GDJ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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