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YF56 GXM

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,595 mi
Last recorded139,595 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 GXM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 139,595 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 132,729 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 132,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,626 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 126,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 121,319 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 121,317 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,930 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 107,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Inner Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,427 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ rear hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 61,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ rear hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working high leval (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,271 miles

N/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,443 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 33,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,925 miles

O/s front tyre worn inner

Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,380 miles

O/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,109 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,803 miles

O/s front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 12 Oct 2009 10,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

O/s front tyre slight sidewall damage

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 GXM is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

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

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