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AX05 VVW

2005 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,219 mi
Last recorded136,219 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 VVW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,219 miles

Rear underneath the car is corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2025 136,219 miles

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

Rear underneath the car is corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,633 miles

rear underneath tha car corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 129,633 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear underneath tha car corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 120,631 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 120,631 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 111,199 miles

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle surfaces corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 111,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle surfaces corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 100,662 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,094 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 91,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 81,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,844 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 79,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,926 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2013 67,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 63,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,390 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,932 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,566 miles

Both front tyres low on tread (1.8mm)

Both rear tyres low tread (inside bald) and heavly perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads 75% worn (near side outter)

Near side tyre damadged on inside edge.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 50,566 miles

Both front tyres low on tread (1.8mm)

Both rear tyres low tread (inside bald) and heavly perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads 75% worn (near side outter)

Near side tyre damadged on inside edge.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,343 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)

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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AX05 VVW is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX05 VVW, 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 AX05 VVW registered?

AX05 VVW is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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