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FL56 BUF

2006 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 BUF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 77,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint missing link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 91V Inside tread area worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas both sides, surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Replaced bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 R16 91V Inside tread area worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas both sides, surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,863 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,870 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 60,870 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,705 miles

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

windscreen scratched on o/s but not affecting drivers view

Fail 26 Feb 2014 54,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

windscreen scratched on o/s but not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,763 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,066 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,942 miles

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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FL56 BUF is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL56 BUF, 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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FL56 BUF is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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