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HY56 YVZ

2006 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,027 mi
Last recorded146,027 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 YVZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 146,027 miles

Both sills have surface corrosion

High travel on handbrake

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 146,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills have surface corrosion

High travel on handbrake

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 135,898 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp pattern at acceptable limits

both rear tyres starting to perish between tread, also small splits appearing on inner sidewalls, no visible cords, keep in check

Fail 29 Apr 2019 135,898 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emission control equipment obviously defective air intake pipe, after air flow meter split (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp pattern at acceptable limits

both rear tyres starting to perish between tread, also small splits appearing on inner sidewalls, no visible cords, keep in check

Pass 27 Apr 2018 127,744 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 127,744 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 119,984 miles

Blue smoke at idle, not excessive. Blue smoke on acceleration.

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspect intermittent fault with o.s.r brake caliper handbrake mechanism.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 119,984 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Blue smoke at idle, not excessive. Blue smoke on acceleration.

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspect intermittent fault with o.s.r brake caliper handbrake mechanism.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 113,447 miles

child seat fitted o.s.r preventing full inspection of adult belt

engine emits blue smoke, not considered excessive

very slight wear both rear antiroll bar liks

Fail 26 Apr 2016 113,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted o.s.r preventing full inspection of adult belt

engine emits blue smoke, not considered excessive

very slight wear both rear antiroll bar liks

Pass 28 Apr 2015 103,459 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 103,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 87,668 miles

2 child seats fitted.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

d.p.f.warning light flashing.

exhaust heat-shield insecure.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,668 miles

2 child seats fitted.

d.p.f.warning light flashing.

exhaust heat-shield insecure.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 72,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,235 miles

3 x child seats fitted at rear.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,115 miles

2 x child seats fitted.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,947 miles

Child seat fitted nearside centre

Front brake pads appx. half worn

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 YVZ is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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