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YL55 VJE

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,209 mi
Last recorded142,209 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 VJE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 142,209 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 135,610 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension is corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 128,258 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Chassis Corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sills corroded Both sides

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,984 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills are corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 121,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills are corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 112,488 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,467 miles

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,665 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,370 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

damage to offside doors

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

damage to offside doors

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Mar 2014 88,124 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,984 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,295 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,284 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 63,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,646 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,854 miles

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 VJE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

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

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