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LW05 BYG

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,492 mi
Last recorded129,492 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 BYG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 129,492 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 129,492 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 118,650 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 118,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,847 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 96,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,819 miles

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift

nearside rear tyre small cut in sidewall

slight wear front discs

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,238 miles

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

nearside rear brake pad low+binding

Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre pereshing

offside rear tyre pereshing and splitting

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre pereshing

offside rear tyre pereshing and splitting

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,679 miles

front brake pads worn

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,503 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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LW05 BYG is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LW05 BYG, 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 LW05 BYG registered?

LW05 BYG is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is LW05 BYG safe to buy?

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