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DN06 XLU

2006 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,441 mi
Last recorded115,441 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 XLU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 115,441 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy system corroded/deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened other suspension components corroded also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 115,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened other suspension components corroded also (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 112,025 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 104,947 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 104,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 91,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,145 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 85,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,737 miles

Both rear number plates dim in operation due to overspray on lens covers - just passable for MOT

Front tyres have different sizing to rears but on paired axle (front 205/55/16) (rear 215/55/16)

Nearside Front tyre approaching 2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm) also small nail in centre of tread

Nearside Rear Some corrosion to lower section of coil spring

Nearside Rear tyre approaching 2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm)

Offside Rear anti roll bar droplink ball joint play/movement detected

Rear exhaust silencer front support bracket badly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,736 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear number plates dim in operation due to overspray on lens covers - just passable for MOT

Front tyres have different sizing to rears but on paired axle (front 205/55/16) (rear 215/55/16)

Nearside Front tyre approaching 2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm) also small nail in centre of tread

Nearside Rear Some corrosion to lower section of coil spring

Nearside Rear tyre approaching 2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm)

Offside Rear anti roll bar droplink ball joint play/movement detected

Rear exhaust silencer front support bracket badly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,508 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 65,376 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,644 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,885 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 54,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,360 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.

Rear wiper split.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 23,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,324 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,112 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on both edges

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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DN06 XLU is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN06 XLU, 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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DN06 XLU is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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