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LJ55 BZK

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,256 mi
Last recorded121,256 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 BZK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 121,256 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2016 121,256 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

child seat fitted

o/s wiper blade splitting

Fail 16 Sep 2015 108,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

child seat fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 95,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,744 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 81,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,075 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,346 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,406 miles

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

rear silencer heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,905 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear bumper damaged not causing danger

advise rear tyres (5mm) wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2009 34,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear bumper damaged not causing danger

advise rear tyres (5mm) wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,892 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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LJ55 BZK is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LJ55 BZK, 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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LJ55 BZK is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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