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YA06 YBC

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,953 mi
Last recorded137,953 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 YBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 137,953 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm shoulders bald but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine around injector area (misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop light inop

x2 nails and 1 screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2018 137,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm shoulders bald but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine around injector area (misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop light inop

x2 nails and 1 screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2017 133,070 miles

Central stop lamp inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near axle mounting point (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 133,070 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central stop lamp inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near axle mounting point (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 126,938 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 126,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre stop lamp inop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 120,948 miles

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

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

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

windscreen wiper rack worn

Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,088 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 108,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,163 miles

front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 1 Aug 2013 95,163 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner tread

wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,498 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 59,427 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,616 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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YA06 YBC is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YA06 YBC, 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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YA06 YBC is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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