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FL06 VYY

2006 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,101 mi
Last recorded182,101 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 VYY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 182,101 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear arches corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

underbody/underills corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2025 175,781 miles

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

Nearside&Offside sills covered in undersealant.

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside&Offside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 175,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside&Offside sills covered in undersealant.

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside&Offside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 169,943 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner and outer sills covered in underseal

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2024 169,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury above rear wheel corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner and outer sills covered in underseal

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 166,126 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

both inner and outer sills covered in underseal

traces of filler found thumb pressure checked

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 163,642 miles

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

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

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2022 163,621 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under body surface rust

Pass 20 Jan 2021 153,441 miles

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

nearside and offside floor to sill corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2019 137,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,741 miles

Front discs wearing thin

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

Rear discs wearing thin

Fail 6 Oct 2016 121,741 miles

Front discs wearing thin

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

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

Rear discs wearing thin

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased can not be propperly inspected

Fail 2 Oct 2014 106,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased can not be propperly inspected

Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,733 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,045 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,614 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 33,602 miles

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

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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FL06 VYY is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 FL06 VYY, 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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FL06 VYY is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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