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FL56 HYU

2006 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,313 mi
Last recorded177,313 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 HYU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 177,313 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 171,603 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 171,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner & outer sills have some plastic covering

Pass 16 Feb 2021 167,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 154,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 146,375 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,547 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 14 Jul 2016 131,544 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 131,449 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

D.P.F fault light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 113,407 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished

rear brake discs corroded on face

Fail 12 Jun 2015 113,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished

rear brake discs corroded on face

Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,712 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn very low on edges

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2014 103,711 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn very low on edges

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,356 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2012 83,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2011 76,579 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2011 76,579 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake disc badly pitted and worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight wear on all 4 brake discs.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 59,722 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

nearside rear tyre scrubbing slightly on inner surface

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 HYU is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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