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KH55 YMC

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,451 mi
Last recorded99,451 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 YMC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 99,451 miles

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

Gear box oil leak.

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 99,451 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Can not be open. (3.1 (c))

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

Gear box oil leak.

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,079 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 97,079 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,313 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded,urgent. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 89,833 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 89,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 87,065 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 87,065 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 79,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,248 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,392 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 72,392 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,661 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 70,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 68,629 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 68,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,935 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 42,934 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,475 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,571 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 21,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KH55 YMC is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KH55 YMC, 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 KH55 YMC registered?

KH55 YMC is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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