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GJ55 UGZ

2005 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,806 mi
Last recorded116,806 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UGZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear lower sills corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2020 116,785 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working NS + OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lower sills corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2019 110,426 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 110,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,765 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 100,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2017 91,195 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 82,601 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 82,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2013 59,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,239 miles

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

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 46,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,852 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads Very low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,812 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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GJ55 UGZ is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UGZ, 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 GJ55 UGZ registered?

GJ55 UGZ is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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