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YL55 MFX

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,689 mi
Last recorded122,689 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 MFX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 122,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 122,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 111,740 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 111,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,401 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 104,367 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,000 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 102,763 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 98,230 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 92,757 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 92,757 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 87,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriating lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2017 87,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriating lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,524 miles

Engine oil leak/sump+plug

rear brakes squeaky

wheel trims too loose on wheels

Pass 3 Oct 2015 70,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 70,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 63,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs are wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 49,504 miles

Front brake pads approaching end of wear life, offside disc running out - replace discs when pads are renewed

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,504 miles

Front brake pads approaching end of wear life, offside disc running out - replace discs when pads are renewed

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,032 miles

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

screw in n/s front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,239 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,007 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 29,999 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,305 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 22,305 miles

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

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

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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YL55 MFX is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL55 MFX, 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 YL55 MFX registered?

YL55 MFX is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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