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EA06 OVP

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,273 mi
Last recorded167,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 OVP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 167,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 161,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 154,653 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 154,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misty (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 145,357 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 140,120 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flex-hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 140,110 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside/offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flex-hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 131,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 121,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,533 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 99,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,585 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,514 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 69,476 miles

Wiper linkage worn causing wiper arms to meet when returning to the park position.

Pass 3 May 2011 59,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,124 miles

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)

child seats fitted to nearside and offside not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 20 May 2009 34,648 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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EA06 OVP is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA06 OVP, 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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EA06 OVP is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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