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DY55 FVD

2005 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,052 mi
Last recorded129,052 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FVD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 129,052 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

exhaust blowing slightly

front pads getting low

nearside front shocker showing signs of weeping

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

rear subframe getting corroded

rear undersills getting corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 129,016 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

exhaust blowing slightly

front pads getting low

nearside front shocker showing signs of weeping

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

rear subframe getting corroded

rear undersills getting corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 116,939 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 116,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 109,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,440 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,577 miles

air bag light flashing

Fail 23 Oct 2013 92,569 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light flashing

Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,495 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 814,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2011 69,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,735 miles

Front tyres look under inflated.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Rear doors not opening from inside.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 37,337 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil on min, mark on dipstick.

Front tyres look under inflated.

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Rear doors not opening from inside.

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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DY55 FVD is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY55 FVD, 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 DY55 FVD registered?

DY55 FVD is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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