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LM05 XZC

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,227 mi
Last recorded67,227 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XZC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 58,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 50,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attaching bush/bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attaching bush/bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 40,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,342 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 33,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 33,013 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp outer lens slight damage.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 33,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged assembly (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp outer lens slight damage.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 30,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,510 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,693 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to the outer side wall but not to the cord

Offside Rear lamp has a hole in the lens but light output not affected

Fail 21 Aug 2017 28,693 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 has cuts to the outer side wall but not to the cord

Offside Rear lamp has a hole in the lens but light output not affected

Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,986 miles

slight damage to o/s/rear lamp lens.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 27,986 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to o/s/rear lamp lens.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,395 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,715 miles

cuts on offside front tyre(outerside wall)

rear seat belt not tested back seats folded away

Fail 22 Aug 2014 20,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cuts on offside front tyre(outerside wall)

rear seat belt not tested back seats folded away

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,114 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,320 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 9,554 miles

Nearside front tyre start wearing low on edges.

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

Offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 9,554 miles

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

Nearside front tyre start wearing low on edges.

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

Offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge.

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 XZC is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XZC, 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 LM05 XZC registered?

LM05 XZC is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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