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EF55 HYU

2006 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 HYU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,803 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,027 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,868 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear seat in the fold away position not allowing inspection of seats and belts

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear seat in the fold away position not allowing inspection of seats and belts

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,326 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 53,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

travel on parking brake

Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,627 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

noise on steering operation

Pass 6 Nov 2010 34,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,253 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

noise on nearside front suspension area ?

Pass 8 Nov 2008 19,975 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inner 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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EF55 HYU is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF55 HYU, 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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What year was EF55 HYU registered?

EF55 HYU is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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