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AV56 BXZ

2006 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 BXZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,728 miles

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT

TRACTION LIGHT ON

Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,727 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

TRACTION LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,891 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure .

Front slight knocking noise on front suspension recommend further investigation

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil still damping at time of test . (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre / n/s/f tyre / curb scrubbing to outer side wall .

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4 child seats fitted . belts not tested . / centre row seats / n/s seat belt plastic runner insecure requires attention . ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow rear box ./ small blow on weld . (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and rear suspension components corroded . (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 99,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn bald to cords inner edge . 205/50/zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in inner side wall to cords . /inner edge worn bald (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central exhaust heat shield insecure .

Front slight knocking noise on front suspension recommend further investigation

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil still damping at time of test . (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre / n/s/f tyre / curb scrubbing to outer side wall .

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4 child seats fitted . belts not tested . / centre row seats / n/s seat belt plastic runner insecure requires attention . ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow rear box ./ small blow on weld . (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and rear suspension components corroded . (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat row / o/s belt not tested both rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted ()

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,404 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe hold and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both lamps dim (1.1.C.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat row / o/s belt not tested both rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 85,661 miles

Chilseats fitted obscuring inspection to adult belts

Exhaust front and centre sections deteriorated/slight gas leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 85,661 miles

Chilseats fitted obscuring inspection to adult belts

Exhaust front and centre sections deteriorated/slight gas leak

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abs cable rubbing on o/s/f link bar .

unable to check centre seat belts chiled seats fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2015 79,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abs cable rubbing on o/s/f link bar .

unable to check centre seat belts chiled seats fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,661 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 71,661 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,597 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,401 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 61,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,269 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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AV56 BXZ is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 75,810 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 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 BXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV56 BXZ is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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