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LM05 XXW

2005 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,639 mi
Last recorded114,639 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XXW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2021 114,639 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaks readings all to high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking small split/hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 114,505 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At least three areas (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaks readings all to high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm forward support bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Most of it resting on the exhaust system. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking small split/hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,733 miles

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

Front both seat belts were slightly slow to retract

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lots of corrosion underside advise treatment before it gets worse (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 99,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both seat belts were slightly slow to retract

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lots of corrosion underside advise treatment before it gets worse (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,080 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,233 miles

Offside Rear tyre damage to side wall //tyre paint on tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2016 81,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 75,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake servo reservoir pipe appears to be moist .

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,594 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,594 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,329 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 63,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,551 miles

front wipers split but clearing screen

nearside rear tyre perished and worn

offside front tyre perished and worn

rear brake pads look to be getting low

underbody covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 54,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers split but clearing screen

nearside rear tyre perished and worn

offside front tyre perished and worn

rear brake pads look to be getting low

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,653 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,105 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,182 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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LM05 XXW is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LM05 XXW, 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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LM05 XXW is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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