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YF56 GXL

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,870 mi
Last recorded82,870 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 GXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 82,868 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,852 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 55,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 52,749 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,092 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,714 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,117 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,780 miles

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

both front tyres scrubing on inside edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,780 miles

both front tyres scrubing on inside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,053 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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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YF56 GXL is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF56 GXL, 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 YF56 GXL registered?

YF56 GXL is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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