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EF06 WRC

2006 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,850 mi
Last recorded131,850 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 WRC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 131,850 miles

Centre seat of centre row seat belt not checked seat missing.

Engine oil level low.

Exhaust centre pipe rear hanger broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 26 Apr 2022 131,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre seat of centre row seat belt not checked seat missing.

Engine oil level low.

Exhaust centre pipe rear hanger broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 17 Apr 2021 117,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 108,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,773 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,968 miles

Brake warning light on

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust heat shield partially detatched

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 96,967 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake warning light on

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust heat shield partially detatched

Low on coolant & oil levels

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,196 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rearmost seats/belts inexcessible

Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,780 miles

Exhaust system and hangers going rusty.

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

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

Tyre size- 205/55-R16 91V.

Fail 23 Aug 2014 75,780 miles

Exhaust system and hangers going rusty.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre size- 205/55-R16 91V.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,205 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 67,205 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 50,651 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 23,005 miles

both front tyres worn on 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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EF06 WRC is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Blue 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 EF06 WRC, 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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EF06 WRC is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 August 2006.

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