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DN55 SBX

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,715 mi
Last recorded124,715 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 SBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 124,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 124,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 118,178 miles

Front headlamp aim patterns just viewable aged lensx2

Offside Front steering rac inner joint slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2024 112,716 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,467 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting points/inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 104,007 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting points/inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,386 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area next to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area next to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,654 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,624 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,586 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 52,191 miles

back box outer casing is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 44,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,676 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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DN55 SBX is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel 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 DN55 SBX, 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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DN55 SBX is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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