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YH56 ESY

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,521 mi
Last recorded49,521 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ESY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 49,521 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 49,316 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 49,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,039 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 48,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 48,616 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounting possible seizing ( slight clunk on steering)

engine coolant slight leak thermostat housing area

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,381 miles

Nearside Front noise possible top suspension mounting slightly seizing

Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,582 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,312 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 40,312 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,916 miles

Nearside Front shocker top bearing noisy

Fail 9 Nov 2017 34,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front shocker top bearing noisy

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,366 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,426 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,497 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,632 miles

both front wipers started to split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ESY is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ESY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH56 ESY registered?

YH56 ESY is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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