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GF55 DWG

2006 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,207 mi
Last recorded171,207 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DWG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 171,207 miles

both front suspension bushs splitting poor condition

both rear trailing arm bush's splitting poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2018 171,207 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front suspension bushs splitting poor condition

both rear trailing arm bush's splitting poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2017 165,850 miles

Lower gear box mounting bush poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 165,850 miles

Lower gear box mounting bush poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 160,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 155,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 149,783 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 149,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 141,499 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 133,875 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 123,255 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 123,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 114,926 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 114,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 109,357 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 109,306 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 109,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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GF55 DWG is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF55 DWG, 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 GF55 DWG registered?

GF55 DWG is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is GF55 DWG safe to buy?

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