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YT56 YKB

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,786 mi
Last recorded98,786 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 YKB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,786 miles

both rear springs corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2023 98,786 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear springs corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,746 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 92,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,266 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 80,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,037 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

rear child seats obscuring rear seat belts

reverse light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2020 69,037 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

rear child seats obscuring rear seat belts

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2019 56,934 miles

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

offside front bumper insecure.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding!

Fail 6 Nov 2019 56,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front bumper insecure.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding!

Pass 5 Nov 2018 42,721 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroding and worn slightly.

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls slight perishing.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 32,367 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perishing.

rear wiper split.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 32,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perishing.

rear wiper split.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,826 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 21,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,930 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,599 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,319 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 13,300 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front number plate cracked but ok for mot

Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,638 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 9,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,336 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 6,668 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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YT56 YKB is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YT56 YKB, 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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YT56 YKB is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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