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WL56 BXO

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,034 mi
Last recorded134,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 BXO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 134,034 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))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Nearside and offside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 124,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 114,692 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 114,689 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,816 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

under side corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 107,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

under side corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 84,858 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 84,858 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 2 May 2017 70,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (recommend attention) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 70,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (recommend attention) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads starting to get worn

Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,955 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,137 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 1 Nov 2012 29,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,499 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut,but does not reach the cords

offside rear tyre has a cut,but does not reach the cords

Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,368 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,888 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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WL56 BXO is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WL56 BXO, 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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WL56 BXO is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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