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GX56 EKE

2006 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,573 mi
Last recorded113,573 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 EKE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 113,573 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Signs of soot build up in rear section of exhaust, heat shield fabric is loose but not liable to fall off. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 100,891 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 100,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 100,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 91,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner body sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,544 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 87,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 85,883 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,416 miles

both rear tyres misshapen

chip in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm

headlamp converters fitted

n/s/f a/r/b link gaiter perished

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm

starter motor noisey

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,911 miles

very slight free play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 82,911 miles

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

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

very slight free play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,256 miles

starter motor noisey

both front tyres misshapen

both rear tyres misshapen

Fail 20 Jan 2017 81,256 miles

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

both front tyres misshapen

both rear tyres misshapen

rear wiper split

starter motor noisey

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,184 miles

Offside Front mirror glass loose

Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,309 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)

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

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

small split in n/s wiper

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,933 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing.

front bumper o/s corner scuffed.

rear brake pads look low.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres perishing.

centre/rear exhaust heat shield loose.

front bumper o/s corner scuffed.

rear brake pads look low.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,766 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,469 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,727 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,978 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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GX56 EKE is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GX56 EKE, 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 GX56 EKE registered?

GX56 EKE is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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