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FD55 EFO

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,273 mi
Last recorded173,273 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 173,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine smokes at high revs

Fail 23 Apr 2024 173,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face very heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine smokes at high revs

Pass 2 Aug 2022 167,033 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 167,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 163,026 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 156,544 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 156,544 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 148,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 129,804 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 129,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,385 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 123,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

E M L light on dash

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

Nearside Rear brake binde

Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 102,021 miles

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

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

nearside front position lamp dim

Fail 18 Mar 2014 102,021 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front position lamp dim

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,164 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

tyre size : 195.45.16

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn slightly on inner edges of tread

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded on lower coils

offside front shock absorber leak evident

offside rear tyre low tread

Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,160 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn slightly on inner edges of tread

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded on lower coils

offside front shock absorber leak evident

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,929 miles

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre low tread

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,427 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,411 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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FD55 EFO is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FD55 EFO, 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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FD55 EFO is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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