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FY56 EAK

2006 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,719 mi
Last recorded117,719 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 EAK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 117,719 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 117,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 113,102 miles

engine fault light showing

front and rear brake discs are rusty

track control fault light showing

underbody and suspension all rusty

Fail 15 May 2018 113,087 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine fault light showing

front and rear brake discs are rusty

track control fault light showing

underbody and suspension all rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,211 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 100,199 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,218 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 91,218 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,114 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Rear tyres wearing low on inside edges. 3. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 83,088 miles

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

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Rear tyres wearing low on inside edges. 3. Rear brake pads wearing low.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,377 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,641 miles

D.P.F light on

off side inner steering rack joint has slight play

off side rear anti roll bar link has slight play

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,966 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 20,860 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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FY56 EAK is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY56 EAK, 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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FY56 EAK is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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