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BT05 YZO

2005 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,991 mi
Last recorded162,991 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 YZO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 162,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 155,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sill corroding/thin (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 150,310 miles

Nearside Body sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of body sill outer

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

Offside Body sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of body sill outer

Radiator has a slight coolant leak

Fail 9 Nov 2016 150,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Body sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of body sill outer

Offside Body sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of body sill outer

Radiator has a slight coolant leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 146,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 139,279 miles

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

both rear lights output reduced by dark lenses

Fail 2 Dec 2014 139,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

both rear lights output reduced by dark lenses

Fail 29 Nov 2014 139,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

chassis corroded

nearside sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2013 132,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,648 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 131,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 123,559 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 115,353 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,806 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 104,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 84,164 miles

undertray fitted

rear pads low and discs worn

center rear exhaust sheild hanging on exhaust

child seats fitted

chip in screen zone a

Fail 6 May 2009 84,164 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

center rear exhaust sheild hanging on exhaust

child seats fitted

chip in screen zone a

rear pads low and discs worn

undertray fitted

Pass 30 May 2008 66,378 miles

cut in outer wall of n/s/r tyre

slight oil mist on o/s/r shock absorber

stone chip in rear number plate

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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BT05 YZO is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT05 YZO, 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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BT05 YZO is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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