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KB55 XHS

2006 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,857 mi
Last recorded149,857 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 XHS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,857 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread/nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear body trim insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp light density slightly reduced

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn/split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake/clutch pedal antislip pads part worn

outer sill panel covers/engine cover/wheel arch covers/under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Fail 1 Oct 2019 149,584 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread/nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear body trim insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside headlamp light density slightly reduced

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn/split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake/clutch pedal antislip pads part worn

outer sill panel covers/engine cover/wheel arch covers/under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 142,156 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion on inner sills and rear suspension frame

Fail 8 Oct 2018 142,156 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion on inner sills and rear suspension frame

Pass 23 Oct 2017 133,047 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 133,047 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% Blocked by towing hitch...... (1.3.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Gaiter split....... (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure... (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure....... (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Poor light output..... (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Badly worn on inner faces....... (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,975 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,157 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 104,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,869 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 77,869 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)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 65,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,701 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,926 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,383 miles

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

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

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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KB55 XHS is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KB55 XHS, 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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KB55 XHS is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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