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KD55 UEK

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,958 mi
Last recorded197,958 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 UEK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2024 197,958 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder of tread 205/50 R 17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking slightly between bands of tread pattern.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 1.6 mm limit.205/50 R 17 93W

Rear Coil spring corroded and subframes both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 180,034 miles

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

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floor both sides of car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension subframe and coil springs in corroded condition but not considered excessive.

Pass 20 May 2022 171,787 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills and chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Slight exhaust leak around central silencer rear seam,advise attention.

Pass 5 May 2021 166,595 miles

Inner and outer sills at rear slightly corroded both sides of vehicle.

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

Offside rear suspension trailing arm front mount bush perishing and separating slightly.

Fail 1 May 2021 166,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear outer sills both sides corroded

Pass 7 May 2020 158,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside outer sill panels corroded and holed, inner structure box section still intact,

rear seat belts not tested sets in a lowered position

Fail 6 May 2020 158,908 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside outer sill panels corroded and holed, inner structure box section still intact,

rear seat belts not tested sets in a lowered position

Fail 5 May 2020 158,888 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corrded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 147,748 miles

Both headlamp glasses starting to go dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Offside rear tyre treead wearing low on inner shoulder.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 135,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 123,453 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 123,437 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,143 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 102,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,584 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 91,048 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,296 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,431 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)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,372 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,328 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 44,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KD55 UEK 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 62.5%.

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 KD55 UEK, 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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KD55 UEK is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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