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YY56 EBG

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,580 mi
Last recorded63,580 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 EBG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 63,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 60,313 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perishing / worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 60,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perishing / worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,698 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,023 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Fail 14 Sep 2020 48,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,179 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 39,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,967 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Upper STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Offside Front TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Sep 2017 35,963 miles

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Upper STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

Offside Front TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,153 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TO WHEEL CYLINDER, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 33,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TO WHEEL CYLINDER, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,668 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO WHEEL CYLINDER. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 29,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO WHEEL CYLINDER. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,579 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Sep 2014 26,558 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,744 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,670 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,103 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PUNCTURED.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,777 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 7,704 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YY56 EBG is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY56 EBG, 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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YY56 EBG is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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