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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area including access via front lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area including access via front lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but at time of test not significantly weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but at time of test not significantly weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Washer jet mis-aligned but still providing enough fluid to the windscreen
underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under side of vehicle corroded but not excessive
Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion set in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion set in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Both headlamp lenses deteriorating
Centre row middle seat not fitted at the time of tested
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sub-frame rear mounting areas and both front inner sills jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel filler pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside door mirror housing damaged
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arms front mounting areas and both rear inner sills jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills and jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Middle row centre seat not fitted at the time of test, unable to check middle row centre seat belt
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides trailing arms front mounting areas and both rear inner sills / jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stone chip on front windscreen
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills and jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Middle row centre seat not fitted at the time of test, unable to check middle row centre seat belt
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides trailing arms front mounting areas and both rear inner sills / jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stone chip on front windscreen
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limits (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear door does not open fully
Rear both rear brake disc s worn
surface rust underside
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limits (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear door does not open fully
Rear both rear brake disc s worn
surface rust underside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear tyres close to legal limit
both sides rear closing sills corroded
under trays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f outer & both rears (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil springs corroded
both sides rear closing sills corroded
under trays and sill covers fitted
nearside front and both rear tyres worn on edges
Centre Statutory seat belt missing centre seat belt locking mechanism missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front and both rear tyres worn on edges
offside registration plate lamp dim.
rear seats not fitted.
slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint.
nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
underside and components heavily corroded in places
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
underside and components heavily corroded in places
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Surface corrosion on brake system.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SH56 XAE is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SH56 XAE, 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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SH56 XAE is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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