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YR56 ZHE

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,896 mi
Last recorded99,896 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 ZHE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , bulkhead to union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,736 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 95,735 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 84,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 20 May 2019 84,917 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 18 May 2018 77,635 miles

Offside Rear light cluster taped up

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 18 May 2018 77,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster taped up

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 20 May 2017 69,885 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 20 May 2017 69,885 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 23 May 2016 60,718 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,130 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in the treads

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 60,130 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in the treads

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,974 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,668 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,394 miles

offside front wiper split ok for test.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,066 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,259 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)

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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YR56 ZHE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR56 ZHE, 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 YR56 ZHE registered?

YR56 ZHE is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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