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DY06 UPD

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,683 mi
Last recorded118,683 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 UPD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 118,683 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 118,683 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,154 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 106,154 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 98,566 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,535 miles

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

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

Rear Lower engine mount worn

Fail 27 Sep 2022 93,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mount worn

Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,583 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,129 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 82,097 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,224 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,228 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 66,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,249 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Both Front tyres rotations are fitted the wrong way

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,940 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,824 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 12,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 12,999 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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DY06 UPD is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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