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HG55 TGU

2006 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,919 mi
Last recorded108,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 TGU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 108,919 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire cat area, fallen apart (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

6/7 seat removed

tailgate damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,554 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,814 miles

Various extensive underside corrosion.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 93,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lenses clouded (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

All 195/60 x 15 tyres worn inner edges, Offside rear VERY heavily.

Nearside rear tyre has small cut, to cords, inner edge

Various extensive underside corrosion.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,018 miles

exhaust blow rear exhaust joint

wishbone rear bushes worn front pads worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,760 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,760 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,328 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 70,328 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,137 miles

all tyres worn inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2013 61,137 miles

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

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

all tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,638 miles

rear pads worn

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,638 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

rear pads worn

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 15 Jul 2011 45,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,853 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,953 miles

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

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

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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HG55 TGU is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HG55 TGU, 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 HG55 TGU registered?

HG55 TGU is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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