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LB05 VPP

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,735 mi
Last recorded127,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VPP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 127,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 127,733 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 118,327 miles

Offside Front Inner CVJ gaiter leaking grease

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

Rear nearside inner and outer sills rusty

Rear offside inner sill rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2021 118,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner CVJ gaiter leaking grease

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

Rear nearside inner and outer sills rusty

Rear offside inner sill rusty

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2020 111,436 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension.

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Corrosion on rear suspension.

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,615 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,285 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REARMOST BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 94,275 miles

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

Braking system leaking AROUND MASTER CYLINDER (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended MOST OF BUCKLE MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REARMOST BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,053 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 85,043 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking Master cylinder/servo damp with fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,465 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seats in boot not in use

Fail 31 Jul 2014 63,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seats in boot not in use

Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 58,554 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,865 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,635 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,238 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,876 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LB05 VPP is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB05 VPP, 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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LB05 VPP is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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