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YY56 OGW

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,029 mi
Last recorded81,029 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 OGW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,029 miles

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

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2025 80,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2024 77,424 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components Coated in Underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,072 miles

Rear exhaust bracket

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides rear upper top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight coolant leaks

steering rack misted in oil

Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,680 miles

Both sides rear upper spring mounts corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre under inflated ()

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated and weak

steering rack misted in oil

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,690 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 19 Jul 2021 65,690 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,865 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

light corrosion to rear inner sills fuel filler and vent pipes and rear suspension

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,391 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 60,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,146 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 56,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,587 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,113 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,840 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,920 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,798 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,902 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 29 Nov 2010 21,190 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,523 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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YY56 OGW is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY56 OGW, 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 YY56 OGW registered?

YY56 OGW is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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