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BN55 OBS

2005 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,232 mi
Last recorded161,232 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OBS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 161,232 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side's (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 161,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side's (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 May 2015 135,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 135,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 135,036 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 135,034 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 129,157 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 129,157 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 116,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 113,109 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 108,471 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 108,471 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 86,572 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,159 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,426 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,045 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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BN55 OBS is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN55 OBS, 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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BN55 OBS is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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