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YH56 ELV

2006 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,054 mi
Last recorded145,054 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ELV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 145,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 116,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 79,664 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 75,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 67,612 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,505 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,714 miles

Scratches in nearside of windscreen

Fail 2 Jun 2015 61,702 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)

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

Scratches in nearside of windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,460 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,737 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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YH56 ELV is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH56 ELV, 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 YH56 ELV registered?

YH56 ELV is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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