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KB06 NMM

2006 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,469 mi
Last recorded77,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 NMM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2026 77,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion some behind undertrays and inner wheel arch liners

handbrake efficiency poor

headlamp images poor

rear seats stowed away at time of test

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 75,359 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust mountings/hangers corroded

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/r accident damage

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

rear light lenses damaged

rear seats stowed away at time of test

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,684 miles

rear suspension components corroded

front lower suspension arms corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r light lens damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 73,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p2009 intake manifold runner control circuit low (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

front lower suspension arms corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r light lens damaged

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,310 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

general underbody corrosion

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2021 71,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

general underbody corrosion

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coil springs corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 67,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coil springs corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible tread

rear suspension components corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,253 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 63,253 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 58,927 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust mounts corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

rear brake pads wearing low

rear suspension components corroded

traction control lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Dec 2017 58,897 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs corroded

exhaust mounts corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

rear brake pads wearing low

rear suspension components corroded

traction control lamp illuminated

wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,806 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,085 miles

traction control light illuminated

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil residue around brake servo area

Rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges and out of shape

Traction control light illuminates a fault

Fail 1 Dec 2014 44,397 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil residue around brake servo area

Rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges and out of shape

Traction control light illuminates a fault

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,136 miles

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

front brake pads worn to approx. 3mm

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,657 miles

traction control light on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,186 miles

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 5mm

paint damage to front bumper

traction control warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2010 24,386 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,914 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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KB06 NMM is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 75,810 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KB06 NMM, 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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KB06 NMM is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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