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FM06 FCE

2006 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,913 mi
Last recorded106,913 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 FCE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

heavy underside surface rust [subframes /inner sills]

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy under side surface rust

Fail 3 Jul 2017 98,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy under side surface rust

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,000 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)

under side exhaust heat shield insecure

under side has surface rust

Fail 25 Jul 2016 88,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

under side exhaust heat shield insecure

under side has surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,293 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

internal bonnet release handle insecure

speedometer needle dropped below zero and judders in operation

wiper switch insecure

exhaust heat shield detached and resting on cat converter

Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

internal bonnet release handle insecure

speedometer needle dropped below zero and judders in operation

wiper switch insecure

exhaust heat shield detached and resting on cat converter

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,306 miles

all brake pads are low/discs worn/corroded

bonnet release catch loose

front suspension arm rear bushes are worn

slight fluid leak/damp around steering rack area

surface corrosion underbody

underbody heatshields are loose

Fail 9 Oct 2013 75,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all brake pads are low/discs worn/corroded

bonnet release catch loose

front suspension arm rear bushes are worn

n/s/r tyre aged/perished

slight fluid leak/damp around steering rack area

surface corrosion underbody

underbody heatshields are loose

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,551 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)

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

note wiper blades split on ends

Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,958 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,844 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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FM06 FCE is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM06 FCE, 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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What year was FM06 FCE registered?

FM06 FCE is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is FM06 FCE safe to buy?

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