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HY56 VCD

2006 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,859 mi
Last recorded118,859 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 VCD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 118,859 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 118,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 102,838 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2017 102,838 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,904 miles

off side front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 101,903 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

off side front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 152,822 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 152,822 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed front marked yellow 205.50.17 budget (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,448 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 91,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,570 miles

Oil leak

o/s & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2011 70,862 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 70,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,448 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 54,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,648 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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HY56 VCD is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HY56 VCD, 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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HY56 VCD is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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