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HW55 FHE

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,172 mi
Last recorded82,172 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FHE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 82,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,443 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,744 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 76,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,114 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,110 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,371 miles

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

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

Rear rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,188 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,978 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 63,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,996 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracking in tread.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,087 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 53,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,876 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 48,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs and pads wearing low.

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 36,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner front brake pads look low

nearside front windscreen wiper slightly split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,507 miles

inner front brake pads look low

nearside front windscreen wiper slightly split

Fail 9 Sep 2009 29,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres getting low on tread

rear seats and centre rear seat not in use at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,147 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

rear seats and centre rear seat not in use at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,821 miles

both rear tyres wear ing on inner edges

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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HW55 FHE is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HW55 FHE, 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 HW55 FHE registered?

HW55 FHE is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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