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YC56 UCS

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,516 mi
Last recorded100,516 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 UCS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,516 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1st part front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2025 100,516 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1st part front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 90,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2024 90,378 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,482 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,360 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 80,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,664 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,540 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 76,540 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,780 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,561 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,382 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,629 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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YC56 UCS is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YC56 UCS, 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 YC56 UCS registered?

YC56 UCS is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 November 2006.

Is YC56 UCS safe to buy?

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