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EK56 OOA

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OOA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 136,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 136,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 127,150 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi weak + rear box corroded

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,371 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2018 74,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,645 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 64,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s/r tyre was flat

Fail 21 Apr 2015 63,387 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s/r tyre was flat

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,944 miles

N/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorating.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,536 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 47,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,851 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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EK56 OOA is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EK56 OOA, 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 EK56 OOA registered?

EK56 OOA is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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