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SH56 XAE

2006 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,373 mi
Last recorded126,373 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XAE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2025 126,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 126,016 miles

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

Fail 12 Jun 2024 126,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 125,797 miles

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))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 125,797 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 125,683 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 124,393 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 124,393 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 122,690 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,815 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 114,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 104,901 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,296 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2016 94,280 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,830 miles

offside registration plate lamp dim.

rear seats not fitted.

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,946 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 30 Oct 2014 75,892 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,501 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 57,501 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,365 miles

Surface corrosion on brake system.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,961 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 22,961 miles

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)

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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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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