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YL55 VHX

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,792 mi
Last recorded87,792 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2018 87,792 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 77,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 72,916 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 May 2016 72,916 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2015 68,420 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 64,712 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2014 64,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,508 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,508 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front tyres - scrubbed outer edges

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,714 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 36,430 miles

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2010 36,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,507 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 20,507 miles

Nearside Front 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 VHX is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

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

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