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AY05 MHL

2005 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,543 mi
Last recorded129,543 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MHL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 129,543 miles

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

Rear Outer both sills

Fail 3 Aug 2017 129,542 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205x50x17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Outer both sills

Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

stability light has intermittent fault

Fail 5 Aug 2016 119,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

stability light has intermittent fault

Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,847 miles

EXHAUST DETERIATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 107,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EXHAUST DETERIATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,655 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 60,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,596 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,157 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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AY05 MHL is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY05 MHL, 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 AY05 MHL registered?

AY05 MHL is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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