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2006 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,102 mi
Last recorded102,102 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 CFU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 102,102 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 102,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 96,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,652 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,614 miles

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

Rear trailing arms bushes worn

Unable to carried out inspection of rear seats

Fail 9 Feb 2023 87,614 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear trailing arms bushes worn

Unable to carried out inspection of rear seats

Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,883 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both/slight wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both/trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,780 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (both trailing arms) [5.3.4 (a) (i)] •

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 28 Jan 2020 73,619 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 73,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,711 miles

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

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 29 Jan 2019 67,710 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,363 miles

wear in front suspension lower arm rear bushes,rear brake pads wearing thin,o/s/f tyre close to legal limit,n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,291 miles

both front suspension arm bushes wearing

rear brake pads getting low brake discs wearing

rear link rod bushes wearing

suspension components+exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs wearing,heat shield loose,rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 12 Feb 2014 41,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

damage to both front tyre side walls.

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,309 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2013 36,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2012 29,071 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,071 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 16,791 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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BL56 CFU is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BL56 CFU, 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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BL56 CFU is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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