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EK56 TZC

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,994 mi
Last recorded88,994 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 TZC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,817 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

center stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,038 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front anti-roll bar link arms are slightly bent

Fail 8 Mar 2021 72,105 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front anti-roll bar link arms are slightly bent

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,142 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,417 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,971 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 TZC is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 EK56 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

EK56 TZC is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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