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FH05 PZJ

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

122,327 mi
Last recorded122,327 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 PZJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 122,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 122,325 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 121,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 89,353 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 89,353 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 89,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength large hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

trays and covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,839 miles

End of both sills corroded and holed, due to location shouldn’t be structural. Advise fixing as it won’t get better

Nearside headlight beam pattern weak, advise checking the bulb is fitted correctly

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2022 85,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

End of both sills corroded and holed, due to location shouldn’t be structural. Advise fixing as it won’t get better

Nearside headlight beam pattern weak, advise checking the bulb is fitted correctly

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,996 miles

Corrosion and hole in the drivers rear inner wheel arch, non structural panel, but within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,932 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge 205.50.17.93w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,609 miles

Heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes

Heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,523 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake fluid around reservoir

Brake fluid warning light on

Heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes

Heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 64,415 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 64,404 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,719 miles

Front brake discs showing corrosion

Rear both shock absorber bump stops worn and plastic dust covers insecure

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Rear brake pads about 75% worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,112 miles

Both nearside and offside inner sills and chassis are all starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both nearside and offside inner sills and chassis are all starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,612 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

N/S/R Tyre starting too show wear on inner edge.

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

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,610 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Slight corrosion too front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 50,610 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroded.

Slight corrosion too front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,795 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 46,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,410 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,786 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)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Jul 2010 31,132 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,132 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,394 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,732 miles

rear tyres bold von inner edge

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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FH05 PZJ is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FH05 PZJ, 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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FH05 PZJ is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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