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YH56 ULJ

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,868 mi
Last recorded144,868 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ULJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 144,868 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 144,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 133,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 133,380 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Zero effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 109,177 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 85,581 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,581 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,115 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,378 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,700 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 ULJ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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