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GJ55 JSV

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,593 mi
Last recorded134,593 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 JSV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 134,593 miles

Starts to blue smoke once warm

Fail 16 Oct 2018 134,585 miles

Emissions not tested bet test failed on co/ hc/ lambda and vehicle started to smoke to a point it would damage machine , filled up area with smoke . (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 134,567 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure boot (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 125,862 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 125,862 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 115,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust bracket broken

oil light on

osr and nsr floor to sill corroded

two outer seat belts not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 115,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket broken

oil light on

osr and nsr floor to sill corroded

two outer seat belts not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,329 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

n/s c/v boot perrished

Fail 28 Aug 2015 104,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front cv joints have slight weeping of grease

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2014 89,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front cv joints have slight weeping of grease

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,297 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,297 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,690 miles

stud broken on offside rear upper shock absorber mounting.(shock absorber not detached or insecure).

Fail 24 Aug 2011 63,690 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 54,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2010 54,994 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)

both front wiper blades slightly split

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2009 47,199 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,147 miles

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

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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GJ55 JSV is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GJ55 JSV, 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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GJ55 JSV is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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