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DE55 FAF

2005 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,380 mi
Last recorded114,380 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 FAF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 114,380 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 102,563 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 102,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,769 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 91,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smear screen slightly

row 3 seats stowed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 23 Feb 2013 79,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smear screen slightly

row 3 seats stowed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,491 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 66,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,526 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,231 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 30,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DE55 FAF is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DE55 FAF, 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 DE55 FAF registered?

DE55 FAF is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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