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FY55 YFO

2005 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,016 mi
Last recorded86,016 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YFO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,016 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to wear

n/s/f steering arm inner ball slight play

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,176 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

tapping sound coming from engine area at idle

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,799 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILDS SEATS BEING FITTED.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 44,653 miles

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

N/S/F AND N/S/R SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILDS SEATS BEING FITTED.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,579 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 31,579 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,962 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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FY55 YFO is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY55 YFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 YFO registered?

FY55 YFO is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is FY55 YFO safe to buy?

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