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GV56 FWA

2006 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 FWA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,519 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 78,519 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,938 miles

Both rear tyres have splits on the inner side wall, but not deep enough to show ply or cords.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 65,839 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have splits on the inner side wall, but not deep enough to show ply or cords.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,396 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 54,395 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 53,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,714 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,503 miles

All welded exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,073 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2009 32,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Tyre wear pattern indicates wheel alignment may be incorrect

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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GV56 FWA is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV56 FWA, 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 GV56 FWA registered?

GV56 FWA is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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