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AO56 DHE

2006 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,728 mi
Last recorded131,728 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 DHE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 131,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle missing

both headlamp lens starting to fade

exhaust pipe front flex and heatshield deteriorated/breaking up

Fail 22 Sep 2020 131,662 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle missing

both headlamp lens starting to fade

exhaust pipe front flex and heatshield deteriorated/breaking up

Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,484 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front large bush each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust heat shield insecure and flex deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2019 121,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front large bush each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust heat shield insecure and flex deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 106,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,188 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 69,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,322 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,513 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dog cadge fitted to rear

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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AO56 DHE is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AO56 DHE, 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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What year was AO56 DHE registered?

AO56 DHE is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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