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RE06 YLP

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,511 mi
Last recorded124,511 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 YLP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 124,511 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 115,715 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,269 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 107,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2023 98,546 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 98,545 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 95,307 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 95,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 92,716 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 92,716 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,029 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 80,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,388 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 72,388 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,823 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,246 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,736 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,695 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,996 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 43,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,936 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,566 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 32,688 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 32,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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RE06 YLP is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE06 YLP, 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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RE06 YLP is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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