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LJ55 OYD

2005 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,654 mi
Last recorded72,654 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OYD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 72,654 miles

Both sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,237 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 63,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement radius arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front bumper damage

middle heat shield insecure

topped up brake fluid due to brake lamp fluid low

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,539 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

under body covered with underseal

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,117 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 58,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,709 miles

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

exhaust corroded

near side front tyre starting to crack

off side front tyre starting to crack

Fail 29 Oct 2013 56,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

exhaust corroded

near side front tyre starting to crack

off side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,233 miles

hydraulic pipe from primary brake fluid resovior has signs of deterioration.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 55,233 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

emmisions high-adv fuel treatment and/or service

exhaust heatshield insecure

steering fluid low

Fail 24 Oct 2011 52,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

emmisions high-adv fuel treatment and/or service

exhaust heatshield insecure

steering fluid low

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,220 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,220 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,571 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,134 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 41,134 miles

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

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

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 OYD is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OYD, 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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What year was LJ55 OYD registered?

LJ55 OYD is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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