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BF06 ZXU

2006 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,968 mi
Last recorded117,968 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 ZXU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 117,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,377 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 109,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,883 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,946 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movment

n/s/f shock absorber slight leak

rear inner lower sills corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,559 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on inner sills

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,141 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 63,141 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,505 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,272 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 53,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front screen wiper blades noisy in action

n/s o/s front tyres inner and outer tread to sidewall area worn low

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area starting to wear low allso starting to crack/split inside tread area legal at time of test

rear tyres different speed rating to fronts eg rears (V) fronts (W) this may be ok as both high ratings but suggest correct rating for this vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,849 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,483 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,762 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 26,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BF06 ZXU is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF06 ZXU, 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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BF06 ZXU is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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