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GU56 MVP

2006 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 MVP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,300 miles

o/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,523 miles

n/side rear brakepads near legal limit

rear numberplate needs changing soon

rear subframe rusting

Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,862 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,384 miles

both inner sills rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,566 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2018 71,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,111 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

n/side rear shock misting

o/side rear worn on inner edge

rear wheel bearings getting noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,377 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

inner sills starting to rust

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2015 54,516 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,082 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,082 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 35,547 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 35,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,501 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 29,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,659 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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GU56 MVP is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU56 MVP, 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 GU56 MVP registered?

GU56 MVP is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is GU56 MVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 MVP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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