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SY55 YBZ

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,759 mi
Last recorded69,759 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 YBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,759 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 69,755 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,821 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 67,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,226 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,354 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is slightly damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2014 31,629 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 31,629 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 26,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,939 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 23,728 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,439 miles

front brake discs are pitted

Fail 21 Feb 2011 20,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,643 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,588 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 15,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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SY55 YBZ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY55 YBZ, 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 SY55 YBZ registered?

SY55 YBZ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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