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LY56 BWE

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,310 mi
Last recorded131,310 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 BWE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 131,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield loose not likely to detach

Pass 2 Jan 2024 124,716 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Jan 2024 124,716 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Nov 2022 118,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 118,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,258 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 110,258 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,063 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 106,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,054 miles

Both rear tyres approaching 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,212 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,803 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,794 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 67,794 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,366 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 57,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,586 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2010 31,114 miles

nearside mirror slightly cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,068 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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LY56 BWE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY56 BWE, 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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LY56 BWE is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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