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EK06 GBY

2006 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 GBY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 100,534 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,746 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,509 miles

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

surface rust under body

Fail 7 Sep 2022 93,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface rust under body

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,810 miles

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

surface rust under body

Fail 10 Sep 2021 90,808 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

surface rust under body

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,842 miles

Front oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 85,842 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,239 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,310 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 62,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,828 miles

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

advise front disc wear lip

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

slight splitting to front wish bone bushes

Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,589 miles

advise all four tyres on pass limit today advise to change very soon

advise rear bumper damage

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,840 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 24,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,347 miles

rear brake pads getting low

very strong advise on both front tyres very low advise to change very soon

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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EK06 GBY is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK06 GBY, 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 EK06 GBY registered?

EK06 GBY is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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