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YL55 VHV

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,749 mi
Last recorded91,749 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 VHV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 91,749 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 83,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,826 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 73,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 73,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S & N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 67,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,604 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 61,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

wiper linkages worn heavily

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyers cracking at inside sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,421 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 45,421 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,539 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,539 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 39,471 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front discs worn on outside edge

advise n/s/r + o/s/r tyres tread cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,877 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,675 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 28,672 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 20,403 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,295 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 15,295 miles

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 VHV is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

YL55 VHV is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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