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OY56 YKW

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,791 mi
Last recorded97,791 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 YKW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,791 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 97,791 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 95,368 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak around coolant expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,368 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak around coolant expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,117 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Wipers split

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 91,466 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 91,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,379 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,302 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and damage to sidewall

advise n/s/f wiper blade worn

advise rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,163 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 67,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,863 miles

front brake pads 3000 miles left approx

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre below1.6mm on outer edge

Nearside and offside wiper rubbers split

Offside Front tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge

Offside front tyre perished on sidewall

front tyres small cuts in outer side walls

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,714 miles

Offside front tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,302 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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OY56 YKW is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 OY56 YKW, 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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OY56 YKW is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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