2006 Mazda 2 · 4,887 MOT tests
2006 Mazda 2 reliability
2006 Mazda 2s fail 41% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 19 2 years (4,887 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 41%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 76,269
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,887
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18%
- Suspension14.5%
- Brakes11.1%
- Tyres8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.46%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.42%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 4.03%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.8%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.8%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.23%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.26%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.94%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Mazda 2 reliable?
2006 Mazda 2s fail 41% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 19 2 years (4,887 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.55% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.46% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Mazda 2 shows 76,269 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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