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GJ06 TWL

2006 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,819 mi
Last recorded158,819 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 TWL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 158,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

2 front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 155,217 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing & offside rear (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

all underside corroded & components

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2016 150,267 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

all underside corroded

no oil in engine 1 1/2 ltrs oil

smokes under load

Fail 17 Oct 2016 150,267 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

all underside corroded

no oil in engine 1 1/2 ltrs oil

smokes under load

Pass 17 Nov 2015 143,652 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 143,604 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive noise from auxillary belt tensioner on start up.

vibration through vehicle.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 131,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f shock slight reduced damping affect

Fail 26 Jul 2014 131,746 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f shock slight reduced damping affect

Pass 20 Jul 2013 120,516 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 120,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 110,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 105,113 miles

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

front disc rusted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 105,113 miles

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

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

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

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

front disc rusted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 101,826 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 101,826 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 77,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,186 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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GJ06 TWL is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GJ06 TWL, 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 GJ06 TWL registered?

GJ06 TWL is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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