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BG55 MWJ

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,548 mi
Last recorded158,548 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MWJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 158,548 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 149,031 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 140,409 miles

exhaust brackets corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2017 133,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 124,390 miles

under tray fittered

Pass 29 Mar 2015 118,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,211 miles

BOTH REAR S/A DAMP '

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED ;

Fail 11 Apr 2013 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH REAR S/A DAMP '

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED ;

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,566 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,537 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,695 miles

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

slight perish rear axle bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2009 71,695 miles

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

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

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

slight perish rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,664 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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BG55 MWJ is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG55 MWJ, 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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BG55 MWJ is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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