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SW56 BYA

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,634 mi
Last recorded71,634 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 BYA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 71,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn [bald] inner edge

rear axle bushes worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 2 Aug 2023 71,634 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn [bald] inner edge

rear axle bushes worn

wiper linkage worn

Pass 29 Jul 2022 68,666 miles

rear axle bushes worn

wiper linkage worn

Fail 29 Jul 2022 68,666 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,031 miles

rear axle bushes worn

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,281 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake cables corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 62,281 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 59,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

ps rack damp at os

rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear hand brake cabels corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2017 51,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear hand brake cabels corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre badley worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,101 miles

offside front tyre badley worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,774 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,866 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,653 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,095 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,376 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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SW56 BYA is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SW56 BYA, 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 SW56 BYA registered?

SW56 BYA is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is SW56 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 BYA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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