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AY56 ZZJ

2006 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,336 mi
Last recorded120,336 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZZJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 120,336 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,895 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 106,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner sill and front of rear wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner and outer sills, and front of rear wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

DPF light on.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,535 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 98,535 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both sides inner rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2019 96,899 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 96,899 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 96,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,128 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,933 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,930 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,857 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,753 miles

Item removed from interior mirror prior to test.

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

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

Rear wiper rubber split on end.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2014 61,888 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn down to 2.5mm in the centre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,965 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 48,962 miles

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

Front pads getting low

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2011 42,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,240 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,412 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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AY56 ZZJ is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AY56 ZZJ, 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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What year was AY56 ZZJ registered?

AY56 ZZJ is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for AY56 ZZJ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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