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HG56 VLA

2006 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,733 mi
Last recorded146,733 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 VLA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 146,733 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,671 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,062 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 121,874 miles

Corrosion to floor pan , chassis rails and subframe

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight blow from exhaust backbox

Pass 21 Nov 2019 116,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 116,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 110,954 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,882 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil level low

Fail 27 Nov 2017 105,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake mechanism may have an intermittent fault

Fail 23 Nov 2016 99,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

parking brake mechanism may have an intermittent fault

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,103 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,659 miles

o/s/f road wheel damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,650 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)

o/s/f road wheel damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,485 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,543 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,799 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

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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HG56 VLA is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG56 VLA, 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 HG56 VLA registered?

HG56 VLA is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is HG56 VLA safe to buy?

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