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KB05 ZYF

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,478 mi
Last recorded126,478 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ZYF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 124,393 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 124,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,225 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 122,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track control arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 120,337 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Front tyres are feathering

N/s/r tyre has small cuts on outer wall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2021 117,505 miles

Front number plate has small crack

N//r tyre has cut on outer wall

N/s/f tyre has minor cut on outer wall

Rear n/s , O/s upper and lower arms corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 115,004 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 112,488 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 112,488 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 108,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre has cracks on both shoulders

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

O/S/R Tyre has cracks on both shoulders

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,006 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre has cracks on both shoulders

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

O/S/R Tyre has cracks on both shoulders

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 96,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 94,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,175 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,644 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,475 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,356 miles

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

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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KB05 ZYF is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KB05 ZYF, 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 KB05 ZYF registered?

KB05 ZYF is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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