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GV05 VXK

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VXK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,221 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 111,212 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever excessive reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside rear suspension radious arm (forward facing ) rubber bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake perfomance nill (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres balding from the inner shoulder

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn from the edge

rear suspension sub-frame+ suspension components badly rusted/corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,435 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn from the edge

hand brake lever has a reserve travel

offside hand brake cable /mechanism has a slight fault( further investigation required (strong advice)

rear suspension components badly rusted

nearside coil spring corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 109,435 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn from the edge

nearside parking brake performance very low

rear suspension components badly rusted

nearside coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,250 miles

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))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 106,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 94,447 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 87,841 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

power steering pipes damp

rear tyres heavilly stepped

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,841 miles

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

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

power steering pipes damp

rear tyres heavilly stepped

Pass 21 Jun 2014 81,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,284 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge low

o/s/r shock boot insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2012 67,284 miles

o/s/r shock boot insecure

n/s/r tyre inner edge low

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,377 miles

both rear tyres have nails in treads

Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,251 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,976 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 27,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GV05 VXK is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GV05 VXK, 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 GV05 VXK registered?

GV05 VXK is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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