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WJ56 YDY

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,640 mi
Last recorded73,640 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 YDY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 73,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 68,741 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit outer lens missing no adverse effect on lights at time of test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just acceptable at the time of inspection (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 50,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens missing doesn't effect light output

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear s/frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear s/frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,506 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 39,504 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,570 miles

Axle rusty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,020 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2018 30,020 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,290 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,822 miles

ns rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,456 miles

Nearside front tyre low inner edge (175/65/14 82T) (raised shoulder tyre)

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge with nail on inner edge (175/65/14 82T) (raised shoulder tyre)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,541 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn very low on inner edge on raised tread (175/65/14T)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,324 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,412 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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WJ56 YDY is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WJ56 YDY, 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 WJ56 YDY registered?

WJ56 YDY is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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