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AK55 SWV

2005 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,853 mi
Last recorded100,853 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SWV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 100,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 100,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,825 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakefluid level low

exhaust system corroded

front wiperblades smearing screen

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,165 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut but not to cords

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,085 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre has cut but not to cords

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 49,196 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 49,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,699 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 37,532 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AK55 SWV is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK55 SWV, 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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What year was AK55 SWV registered?

AK55 SWV is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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