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EK56 TZX

2006 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 TZX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 129,025 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively will need attention (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. will need attention (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear arms corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2025 124,398 miles

rear suspension arms corroded /// will need attention

service brake efficiency and park brake efficiency at lowest allowed

Fail 26 Jul 2025 124,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear suspension arms corroded /// will need attention

service brake efficiency and park brake efficiency at lowest allowed

Pass 29 Jun 2024 119,287 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts /// poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake efficiency at lowest allowed limit

Pass 23 Jun 2023 114,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts ,,, poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Fail 23 Jun 2023 114,908 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts ,,, poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2022 110,329 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front tyres deteriorating ,,, poor

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2021 105,633 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 105,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 104,157 miles

rear brakes worn ,,, park brake 16%

Pass 29 May 2019 97,932 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 97,931 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 90,866 miles

front brakes fluctuating

o/s/f tyre near limit ,, poor

washer aim poor

Pass 11 May 2017 84,935 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,891 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 78,891 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm RED warning (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,674 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,063 miles

Centre and rear exhaust section have heavily corroded mount hangers.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres are cracking in tread area. 205/55/r17 93w

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,486 miles

Front brake pads worn thin and discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2013 58,486 miles

Front brake pads worn thin and discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,080 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 51,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,041 miles

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

under body covers fitted,unable to see fuel or braking systems fully

Fail 21 Jun 2011 42,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

tracking front tyres worn on inner edges

under body covers fitted,unable to see fuel or braking systems fully

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,075 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EK56 TZX is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 EK56 TZX, 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 EK56 TZX registered?

EK56 TZX is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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