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HK55 AYM

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,839 mi
Last recorded162,839 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 AYM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 162,839 miles

Offside Front o/s/f sill starting to corrode

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2026 162,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f sill starting to corrode

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 157,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 157,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 152,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

catalytic converter and fuel tank heat shields insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2024 152,368 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

catalytic converter and fuel tank heat shields insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2023 148,328 miles

Central fuel tank /exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 148,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central fuel tank /exhaust heat sheild insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 143,700 miles

Central Exhaust shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 143,700 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,344 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear 3rd row seat in stowed position unable to check seat belts

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear unable to check boot floor due to items

exhaust heat shield loose

oil level low

Fail 1 Feb 2021 139,328 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear 3rd row seat in stowed position unable to check seat belts

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear unable to check boot floor due to items

exhaust heat shield loose

oil level low

Pass 7 Feb 2020 133,637 miles

3rd row of seats stowed

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 29 Jan 2020 133,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose area (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd row of seats stowed

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 125,381 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Osr tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 114,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,827 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,633 miles

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

rear suspension parts rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2013 77,633 miles

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

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

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,099 miles

slight play o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,576 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,888 miles

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

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

rear tyres showing signs of age with an abnormal wear patten

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,078 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,406 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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HK55 AYM is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK55 AYM, 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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HK55 AYM is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 December 2005.

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