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FY06 ZWU

2006 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,588 mi
Last recorded112,588 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 ZWU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 112,588 miles

Offside Rear 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 mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2025 112,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear 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 mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,542 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

underside corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2024 106,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2023 101,330 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 101,244 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,002 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,477 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 85,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,380 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 53,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 51,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 51,569 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,403 miles

both front's tyre edges worns

both rear tyres iner edges wornes

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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FY06 ZWU is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY06 ZWU, 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 FY06 ZWU registered?

FY06 ZWU is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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