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AJ55 JOU

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,699 mi
Last recorded131,699 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JOU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 131,699 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bike rack removed prior to test, covering registration plate

Exhaust heatshield loose

Most suspension bushes/dust covers showing age/cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Plastic covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 20 Mar 2026 131,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bike rack removed prior to test, covering registration plate

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Most suspension bushes/dust covers showing age/cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Plastic covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 8 Apr 2025 124,258 miles

All rubber bushes showing age / perished

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler / breather pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

General underside corrosion, inner and outer sills, subframes arms etc

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/ worn on edges also has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Apr 2025 124,257 miles

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

All rubber bushes showing age / perished

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler / breather pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

General underside corrosion, inner and outer sills, subframes arms etc

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/ worn on edges also has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Mar 2025 123,942 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush fallen out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating also can feel slight pulse on footbrake (1.2.1 (e))

All rubber bushes on rear showing age / perished

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated tank filler / breather corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test also removed bike rack as was covering registration plate ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre and worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general underside corrosion on inner sills and rear subframe / underbody and arms etc

Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,449 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General Underside Corrosion, & Side Skirts Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Fail 25 Mar 2024 117,449 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due To Condition Of Rear Brake Disc (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does Not Pull Out, Unable To Check Buckle (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rear Bush Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated, & Bike Rack Covers Plate So Not Readable From Any Distance (0.1 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General Underside Corrosion, & Side Skirts Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,928 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Side skirts fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 109,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Side skirts fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 103,249 miles

Nearside Front Battery not completely secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear mounting bush has some movement/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges of tread wearing close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge of tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 103,248 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Offside and nearside headlamp aims low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear mounting bush has excess movement/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery not completely secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear mounting bush has some movement/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges of tread wearing close to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge of tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 98,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,419 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 86,358 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,218 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,002 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,458 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,541 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,397 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,521 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,441 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,831 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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AJ55 JOU is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 74,177 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 AJ55 JOU, 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 21 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 JOU is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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