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YD06 MZU

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,503 mi
Last recorded128,503 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 MZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 128,503 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 128,503 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 112,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper arms misaligned

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust rubber/mounting deteriorated

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside, Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heat shield around fuel tank insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2023 112,509 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper arms misaligned

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust rubber/mounting deteriorated

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside, Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heat shield around fuel tank insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2022 101,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear bumper slightly damaged on top.

Fail 29 Dec 2022 101,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

general corrosion under side suspension components/floors/exhaust

play in wiper arm linkage

Fail 22 Dec 2021 86,568 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper damaged

general corrosion under side suspension components/floors/exhaust

play in wiper arm linkage

Pass 30 Dec 2020 77,106 miles

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

Front Damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S/F and N/S/F Tyres are worn on inner edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 77,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front Damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S/F and N/S/F Tyres are worn on inner edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,902 miles

front brake discs worn inner face

play in wiper linkage

Fail 25 Jun 2019 64,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn inner face

play in wiper linkage

Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,729 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,985 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,334 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 25,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,978 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,237 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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YD06 MZU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YD06 MZU, 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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YD06 MZU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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