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GX55 LBG

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,345 mi
Last recorded115,345 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LBG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 115,345 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 115,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 107,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,056 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

front exhaust heatshield deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2018 102,056 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

front exhaust heatshield deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2017 99,523 miles

offside and nearside floorpans corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheelarches corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 99,523 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

offside and nearside floorpans corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheelarches corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,573 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,228 miles

Both inner sills have light corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2014 83,228 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

both inner sills have light corrosion

both rear tyres wearing edges heavily

nearside rear trailing arm rubber bush slightly debonding

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,997 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 74,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,855 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,686 miles

engine oil added for test

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge/tread slightly distorted

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge/tread getting low

rear seat belts not tested seat/s not fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,105 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 48,920 miles

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

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

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

off/side rear tyre outer side wall damaged advised/

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,280 miles

osr and osf tyres cut's sidewall

traction light on

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,993 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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GX55 LBG is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 GX55 LBG, 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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GX55 LBG is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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