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YL55 VHR

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,003 mi
Last recorded155,003 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 VHR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 155,003 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 155,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 148,028 miles

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

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 143,704 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 5 Dec 2014 143,704 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 123,963 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

condition of rear brake discs

condition of rear exhaust section

condition of rear registration plate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 123,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

condition of rear brake discs

condition of rear exhaust section

condition of rear registration plate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 100,515 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 100,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,398 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 80,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

incorrect wiper fitted to o/s

Pass 3 Dec 2010 59,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 59,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,728 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,595 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 31,595 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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YL55 VHR is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

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

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