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EJ06 LWA

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,458 mi
Last recorded141,458 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 LWA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 141,458 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2024 136,758 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [ both ] rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 136,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [ both ] rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 130,379 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 120,820 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 115,740 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 109,601 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,590 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ON LIMIT

HEADLIGHT AIM HEIGHTS NOT SYNCHRONISED?

REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS VERY RUSTY BUT NOT YET SNAPPED

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,487 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,487 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,253 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,835 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,395 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 42,031 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,007 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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EJ06 LWA is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol 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 EJ06 LWA, 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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EJ06 LWA is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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