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GL55 EMX

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,774 mi
Last recorded109,774 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EMX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 109,774 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides split slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

dpf light flashing.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 109,565 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides split slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

dpf light flashing.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 103,406 miles

Dpf Lamp is flashing

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 103,406 miles

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

Dpf Lamp is flashing

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,714 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,135 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 89,135 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 82,433 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,458 miles

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

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

boot full

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,836 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,207 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 37,207 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre side wall slight cut

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 27,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,455 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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GL55 EMX is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL55 EMX, 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 GL55 EMX registered?

GL55 EMX is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is GL55 EMX safe to buy?

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