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SW56 BYB

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,895 mi
Last recorded57,895 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 BYB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 57,895 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 57,895 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 54,550 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 54,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,922 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 50,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,574 miles

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL both side

Pass 29 Oct 2016 44,243 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,730 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 38,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,214 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,854 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 33,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,884 miles

rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,360 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,031 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 BYB is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

SW56 BYB is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 November 2006.

Is SW56 BYB safe to buy?

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