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HG06 UNP

2006 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

113,624 mi
Last recorded113,624 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 UNP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 113,624 miles

3rd row seatbelts not fully inspected due to luggage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear of system (6.1.2 (a))

engine under tray starting to become insecure

headlamps misting to the point that the beam pattern JUST meets MOT criteria at this time

lower outer sill covers attached

rear subframe / suspension components showing heavy corrosion in places

Fail 25 Jul 2025 111,549 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage loose offside (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner/under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside under sill corrosion

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside under sill corrosion

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 111,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner structure forward of wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also attached components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower sill area corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill area corroded

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 110,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower sill area corroded

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill area corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 109,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler pipe corroded slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 108,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp lens cracked but does not affect output

Fail 21 Apr 2022 108,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber in poor condition (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside registration light dim

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp lens cracked but does not affect output

Pass 19 May 2021 107,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,274 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 105,273 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting support bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,404 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber perished and gone hard

Fail 16 Apr 2018 103,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested unable to test as light not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber perished and gone hard

Pass 19 Apr 2017 101,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,947 miles

Both inner sills at the rear have corrosion

Both outer sills have lower covers fitted.

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,947 miles

Both inner sills at the rear have corrosion

Both outer sills have lower covers fitted.

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

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear shock absorbers weak.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 94,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

both rear shock absorbers weak.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,170 miles

engine undertray insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,169 miles

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,055 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,839 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 60,632 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)

Pass 9 May 2011 47,683 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,660 miles

both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2009 26,677 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 26,676 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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HG06 UNP is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 HG06 UNP, 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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HG06 UNP is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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