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LC05 EWK

2005 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,810 mi
Last recorded121,810 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 EWK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 121,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

heavy surface rust started under vehicle

Fail 19 May 2017 121,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

heavy surface rust started under vehicle

Pass 17 May 2016 104,321 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 104,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 87,477 miles

rear o/s brake pads low

Fail 12 May 2015 87,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear o/s brake pads low

Pass 6 May 2014 66,200 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 59,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear inner sill fillets have slight corrosion

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear inner sill fillets have slight corrosion

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2012 50,903 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S front inner wheel archs loose / damaged

ADVISE Unable to check rear seatbelts as CHILD SEATS FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,903 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S front inner wheel archs loose / damaged

ADVISE Unable to check rear seatbelts as CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,100 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,669 miles

front pads and discs wearing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 31,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front pads and discs wearing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 23,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,839 miles

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

clutch fluid leak

topped up low engine oil level

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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LC05 EWK is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LC05 EWK, 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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LC05 EWK is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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