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GY56 AYU

2006 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,966 mi
Last recorded54,966 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 AYU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 54,966 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,658 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 51,555 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,500 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,378 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 44,378 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs rusted.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,375 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 45,143 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dpf light flashing.

engine light on.

fair amount of surface rust on brake discs.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dpf light flashing.

engine light on.

fair amount of surface rust on brake discs.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,819 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 AYU is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY56 AYU, 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 GY56 AYU registered?

GY56 AYU is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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