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BG55 NFF

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,876 mi
Last recorded93,876 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NFF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 93,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both inner sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,704 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather pipe ()

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

unable to full inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 82,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather pipe ()

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

unable to full inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,934 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise all steering and suspension components coroded

advise knock from front suspension possible shockers ?

advise n/s and o/s sills corroded and sill covers fitted

advise several bulbs out in centre brake light

advise underside of car very corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,331 miles

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise knock from n/s/f suspension area possible shocker?

advise n/s and o/s sill corroded and trims fitted

advise rear brake pads look low

advise several bulbs out in centre brake light

advise underside of car very corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2018 74,331 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise knock from n/s/f suspension area possible shocker?

advise n/s and o/s sill corroded and trims fitted

advise rear brake pads look low

advise several bulbs out in centre brake light

advise underside of car very corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,239 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 72,239 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint moving within the arm (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,885 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,848 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 63,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,680 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,386 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 54,386 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,818 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 45,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,196 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,451 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 NFF is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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