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EA55 WBL

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,213 mi
Last recorded112,213 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,213 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 112,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 102,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT OPEN (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,385 miles

Front both tyres wearing bald on inner and outer edge strong advise change and wheel alignment asap

engine covers fitted

rear cabin seats folded and cabin loaded not allowing full inspection of 2 adult belts

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 96,385 miles

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

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

Front both tyres wearing bald on inner and outer edge strong advise change and wheel alignment asap

engine covers fitted

rear cabin seats folded and cabin loaded not allowing full inspection of 2 adult belts

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,368 miles

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,972 miles

seats removed

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2013 61,542 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 61,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Discs Have A Lip On Outer Surface

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 51,365 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Discs Have A Lip On Outer Surface

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,284 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,381 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,050 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 WBL is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WBL, 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 WBL is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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