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YL55 VHZ

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,261 mi
Last recorded34,261 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 VHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,430 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 30,420 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,222 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 27,724 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VHZ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

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

Is YL55 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 VHZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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