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YS56 RKA

2007 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,120 mi
Last recorded42,120 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 RKA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 42,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm` left on (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm` left on (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 42,120 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm` left on (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm` left on (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 40,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 38,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear marker and showing some age related cracking to inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 37,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 37,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 35,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 35,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 32,865 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 32,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,701 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 30,701 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,891 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,389 miles

boot cannot be opened from outside

Pass 12 Jan 2013 18,917 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 18,547 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,390 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 6,376 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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YS56 RKA is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,555 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 YS56 RKA, 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 19 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS56 RKA registered?

YS56 RKA is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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