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GU56 MVY

2006 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,663 mi
Last recorded29,663 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 MVY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 29,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 29,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 28,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 27,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 26,710 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 25,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 23,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,687 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing and splitting outer side wall, inner edge worn smooth. strongly advise replacement

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 21,687 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre perishing and splitting outer side wall, inner edge worn smooth. strongly advise replacement

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,373 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 19,057 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 19,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,757 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 15,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2013 15,807 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 13,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2011 11,467 miles

n/s/f tyre is 4.5 mm where testable ... devoid of tread at inner and outer edges..

o/s/f tyre 4.5 mm almmost devoid of tread at inner edge...

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread inner edge..... both rear tyre inner edges becoming worn...

Pass 12 Oct 2010 9,882 miles

small chips in front screen.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,228 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 MVY is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

GU56 MVY is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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