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DU55 ELC

2005 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,076 mi
Last recorded116,076 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 ELC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 116,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge worn and showing signs of perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Ware and showing signs of perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill showing signs of corrosion unable to see all due to covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner edge ware and perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 111,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner edge ware and perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,289 miles

Front registration deterated

Nearside front upper strut top mount slight play

Offside front upper strut mount has slight play

Underside of vehicle corrodded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 106,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration deterated

Nearside front upper strut top mount slight play

Offside front upper strut mount has slight play

Underside of vehicle corrodded

Pass 11 May 2019 104,441 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,430 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Center bracket excessively corrodded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,496 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front tyres worn edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight play in front anti-roll bar d-bushes

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,501 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,584 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 92,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 86,579 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,268 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,087 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 72,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,446 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,825 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,547 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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DU55 ELC is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DU55 ELC, 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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DU55 ELC is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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