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FG56 AFX

2006 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,404 mi
Last recorded134,404 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AFX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 134,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both end of sill /rear inner flitches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame,sill to floors,undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside side repeater lens cover missing

various panels slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,622 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi and inner sills crodded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and front both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 126,622 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi and inner sills crodded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and front both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,422 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,530 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front and rear pads getting low

surface corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket corroded off (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 98,925 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket corroded off (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,910 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,152 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,199 miles

O.S.R Tyre Starting To Wear On Edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 71,199 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O.S.R Tyre Starting To Wear On Edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,965 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 60,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,882 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres Wearing Uneven

Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,033 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 26,378 miles

1) Handbrake freeplay requires slight adjustment.

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,378 miles

1) Handbrake freeplay requires slight adjustment.

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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FG56 AFX is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG56 AFX, 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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FG56 AFX is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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