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KD55 VYB

2005 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,316 mi
Last recorded129,316 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 VYB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 129,316 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nexen 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nexen 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush broken out (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills ( front to rear) heavily scabby with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 126,858 miles

both inner and outer sills very scabby with corrosion

both rear tyres perishing/ cracking

surface corrosion to rear discs

wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,550 miles

all tyres edges perishing/ cracking

both inner and outer sills scabby with corrosion

both rear trailing arm bushes perished/ deteriorated

slight wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link

surface corrosion to rear discs

various points of underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2024 124,550 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

all tyres edges perishing/ cracking

both inner and outer sills scabby with corrosion

both rear trailing arm bushes perished/ deteriorated

slight wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link

surface corrosion to rear discs

various points of underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,342 miles

both front wishbone back bushes perishing

both sills corroding

exhaust slight seepage

front D rubbers wearing

o/s/f shock misting of oil

Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,169 miles

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating/perishing

o/s/f shock light misting oil

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,438 miles

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Jan 2021 115,437 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear box mising (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Jan 2020 107,390 miles

Front discs heavy lipped ,rusty and heavy surface corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy lipped, rusty and heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated

exhaust rear section seepage of exhaust gases,( re-sealed)

slight wear to o/s/r/ anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion 20% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion 25% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2019 100,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion 20% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam cleaned contacts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion 25% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,637 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam cleaned bulb holder contacts (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,367 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 83,367 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 76,408 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre heavy inner edge wear

Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,408 miles

Nearside Front 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)

o/s/r tyre heavy inner edge wear

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,256 miles

heavy uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2014 70,255 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heavy uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2012 61,176 miles

exhaust heatshield loose, (resecured)

traction control light on

Fail 29 Nov 2012 61,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust heatshield loose, (resecured)

traction control light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,724 miles

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,086 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,879 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,018 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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KD55 VYB is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 VYB, 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 VYB is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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