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DY06 ACJ

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,706 mi
Last recorded118,706 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ACJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 118,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 118,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 118,358 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 104,191 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 104,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel nuts fitted wrong way round (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 89,282 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 89,281 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 89,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 80,062 miles

Front bumper cracked

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 80,062 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper cracked

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 66,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 66,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,023 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,209 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,097 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,004 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,969 miles

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

water leak by header tank

Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,973 miles

near side rear tyre clow on tread

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,040 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,609 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 16,609 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY06 ACJ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DY06 ACJ, 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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DY06 ACJ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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