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EF06 BBJ

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,451 mi
Last recorded93,451 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 BBJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,451 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f brake pipe poorly routed

some light scratches on windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,167 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f brake pipe poorly routed

oil level low

some light scratches on windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,750 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 73,750 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 43,183 miles

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 25 Apr 2009 43,183 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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EF06 BBJ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EF06 BBJ, 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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What year was EF06 BBJ registered?

EF06 BBJ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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