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DV55 VBZ

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,092 mi
Last recorded66,092 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VBZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,092 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2012 56,070 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs pitted. Rear exhaust surface rust. o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,070 miles

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

rear discs pitted. Rear exhaust surface rust. o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 3 Dec 2010 65,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,170 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,709 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,993 miles

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

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

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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DV55 VBZ is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV55 VBZ, 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 DV55 VBZ registered?

DV55 VBZ is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is DV55 VBZ safe to buy?

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