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YH06 MVU

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,895 mi
Last recorded84,895 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 MVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,895 miles

Front subframe is corroded

both rear axle bushes are slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe is corroded

Front wiper linkage is worn

N/s/f and o/s/f tyre are worn low on inner edges

both rear axle bushes are slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both x2 front to rear brake pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/s/f and o/s/f indicator bulbs are flashing slightly white

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front brake pipe is bent

exhaust and rear suspension springs are corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,695 miles

Exhaust system has corrosion but still secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,496 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,965 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 57,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,989 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,603 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,987 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 35,987 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,459 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 23,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YH06 MVU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH06 MVU, 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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YH06 MVU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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