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FH55 XLR

2006 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,662 mi
Last recorded95,662 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 XLR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,662 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 92,994 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 89,244 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 89,238 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 86,371 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 86,365 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system corroded & 1 bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,593 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 75,285 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 75,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,431 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight sidewall damage

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear slight misting (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flex joint worn but no leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,565 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion under side of car

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,173 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split slightly on ends

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brakes bindin slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,383 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,383 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,211 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,619 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,856 miles

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

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

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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FH55 XLR is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH55 XLR, 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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FH55 XLR is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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