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BF56 AWO

2006 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,762 mi
Last recorded130,762 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 AWO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2023 130,762 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

underbody panels and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2022 127,864 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer , corroded and various pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2x bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 127,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer , corroded and various pin holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2x bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 123,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 123,061 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 121,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,304 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive IN VICINITY OF O/S RACK GAITER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside HEADLIGHT IMAGE POOR

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

UNDERTRAY SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Fail 8 Oct 2018 115,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive IN VICINITY OF O/S RACK GAITER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside HEADLIGHT IMAGE POOR

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

UNDERTRAY SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 5 Oct 2017 108,266 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,064 miles

Nearside play on inner steering joints

childs seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

nearside door mirror missing.

oil level low

Fail 27 Sep 2016 104,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing stud snapped (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside play on inner steering joints

childs seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

nearside door mirror missing.

oil level low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 96,172 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 96,172 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,744 miles

small cut on n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,376 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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BF56 AWO is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF56 AWO, 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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BF56 AWO is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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