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LY56 BWA

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,817 mi
Last recorded44,817 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 BWA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 44,817 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s &o/s pipes (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s rear light lense cover missing

Pass 17 May 2024 42,257 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 39,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 39,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished slight split

Fail 26 May 2022 39,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished slight split

Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,051 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

aux drive belt damaged lightly

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 May 2019 34,430 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

fuel cap seal split & poor condition

lower engine stay bar bush starting to split

Fail 16 May 2019 34,430 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

fuel cap seal split & poor condition

lower engine stay bar bush starting to split

Pass 16 May 2018 31,676 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens as condensation

fuel filler cap seal as small split

Pass 16 May 2017 28,729 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear WATER INGRESS INTO BOOT LIGHT UNIT

Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,223 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe or connection o/s/f at back of engine (2.3.3b)

damage to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2014 18,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,580 miles

nearside front tyre has small gouge in outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,266 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 6,308 miles

both front tyres have gouges in outer walls

signs of weepage of oil from base of power steering pump

Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 2,493 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body damage nearside

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged close to cords advise replace

Fail 25 Mar 2010 2,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body damage nearside

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged close to cords advise replace

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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LY56 BWA 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 81%.

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 LY56 BWA, 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 LY56 BWA registered?

LY56 BWA is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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