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DS06 MVL

2006 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,894 mi
Last recorded108,894 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 MVL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 108,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 102,736 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underneath undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2023 98,333 miles

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

Underneath is covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,997 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck pipes. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded front to rear.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe and suspension components corroded.

Vehicle fitted with undertrays.

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,996 miles

Brake performance not tested Foot brake has excessive travel. (1.2.1 (g))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust corroded.

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck pipes. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded front to rear.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe and suspension components corroded.

Vehicle fitted with undertrays.

Pass 26 Jun 2021 94,032 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 5 seats fitted with child seats ()

Rear heat shield insecure

engine oil level low

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2020 92,073 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 5 seats fitted with child seats ()

Rear heat shield insecure

engine oil level low

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,702 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre perishing

corrosion on under-body in places

exhaust corroded in places

exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 87,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre perishing

corrosion on under-body in places

exhaust corroded in places

exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,871 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))

middle section exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jun 2018 84,871 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

middle section exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in boot ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 81,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in boot ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,644 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

childseats in rear

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroding in places

key sticking in barrel

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

childseats in boot

corrosion on coil springs

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre perished & worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded in places

nearside & offside rear suspension arm rear bushs starting to deteriorate

two childseats in rear

Fail 7 Jun 2013 60,886 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded in places

nearside & offside rear suspension arm rear bushs starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads getting low & wear on rear discs

two childseats in rear

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,224 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED O/S/R AND BOTH REAR SEATS NOT ABLE TO TEST SEAT BELTS

EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED ON MAILY REAR PART OF EXHAUST SYSTEM

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

NAIL ON O/S/R TYRE

Fail 11 Jun 2012 53,224 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED O/S/R AND BOTH REAR SEATS NOT ABLE TO TEST SEAT BELTS

EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED ON MAILY REAR PART OF EXHAUST SYSTEM

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

NAIL ON O/S/R TYRE

Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,058 miles

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

child seats fitted not touched

offside front tyre nail

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 15 Jun 2011 44,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seats fitted not touched

offside front tyre nail

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 26,631 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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DS06 MVL is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DS06 MVL, 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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DS06 MVL is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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