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GY56 AYC

2006 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,520 mi
Last recorded161,520 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 AYC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 161,520 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower/inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower/inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills (center section ) has covers fitted

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear of chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 155,491 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 155,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,712 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 151,687 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Jan 2022 145,327 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2022 145,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

rear subframe corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 138,844 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2021 138,628 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess movement before operation. also spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 133,869 miles

Nearside Front Grease around cv boot no signs of damage to boot

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 133,869 miles

Nearside Front Grease around cv boot no signs of damage to boot

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 129,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,752 miles

surface corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 29 Jan 2018 123,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

surface corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,622 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 112,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush large rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush large rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 105,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,532 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

no rear center seat fitted

ns sill minor damage

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,277 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,419 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,570 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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GY56 AYC is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 75,810 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GY56 AYC, 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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GY56 AYC is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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