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EA55 HYC

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

122,754 mi
Last recorded122,754 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HYC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 122,754 miles

Car is Under-sealed

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 122,596 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 121,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 121,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 118,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 118,317 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 115,849 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 115,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,825 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 114,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 148,749 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 148,749 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 107,825 miles

NSF/OSF Shock absorbers slight reduced damping effect

Fail 18 Sep 2019 107,825 miles

NSF/OSF Shock absorbers slight reduced damping effect

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,570 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 92,570 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow causing emissions reading to be too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front of Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre Section Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front of Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 84,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,170 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,196 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,554 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 64,554 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear shock absorbers weak advise replacing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,157 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 60,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 54,870 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Outer Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,090 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,115 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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EA55 HYC is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EA55 HYC, 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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EA55 HYC is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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