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DE55 JUL

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,227 mi
Last recorded132,227 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 JUL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 132,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 132,227 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,454 miles

Exhaust heatshields deteriorated

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 118,454 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and centre section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lamps clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust heatshields deteriorated

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 108,261 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine undertray deteriorated

Exhaust heatshields deteriorated but not at risk of causing fire

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 108,261 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine undertray deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section near strengthening bar (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshields deteriorated but not at risk of causing fire

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 100,398 miles

Nearside inner CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2020 100,398 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Through centre section where a plate is welded to the exhaust affecting lambda reading (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Metal hanger snapped off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside inner CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 92,859 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system from pipe joining reservoir to master cylinder (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and bald on inner edge, also has minor cuts in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,183 miles

Both inner sills have surface corrosion front to rear

Rear tyres worn on edges

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 83,183 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lens' clouded over (1.7.5a)

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

Both inner sills have surface corrosion front to rear

Rear tyres worn on edges

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,706 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,706 miles

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

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

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,393 miles

All brake discs corroded and lipped

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners worn closer than outer (3.5.1g)

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All brake discs corroded and lipped

Front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners worn closer than outer (3.5.1g)

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,572 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,030 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,663 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,858 miles

rear row of seats folded down at time of test

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 JUL is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JUL, 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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DE55 JUL is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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