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EX55 FTN

2005 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,076 mi
Last recorded179,076 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FTN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 179,076 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front droplink dust cover perrished

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 179,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front droplink dust cover perrished

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 176,671 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 Oct 2024 176,670 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 174,315 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 174,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 173,641 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 173,640 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration full test not carried out, engine revs wont hold steady during emissions test. excessive blue smoke from exhaust. partial results printed (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 167,920 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 167,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 162,253 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to front and rear subframes

Corrosion to rear underbody / boot floor

Device mounted to rear number plate, but not obscuring lettering

Exhaust system corroded, centre to rear silencer joint

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 162,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi hose to rigid brake pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to front and rear subframes

Corrosion to rear underbody / boot floor

Device mounted to rear number plate, but not obscuring lettering

Exhaust system corroded, centre to rear silencer joint

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 157,475 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 157,473 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heatshield insecure

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 149,810 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 140,466 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 131,072 miles

engine cover fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 119,221 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 119,219 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,965 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,008 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,984 miles

Both rear tyres are out of shape on the inner edges.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,458 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 43,458 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,855 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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EX55 FTN is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EX55 FTN, 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 EX55 FTN registered?

EX55 FTN is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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