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LY05 KZM

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,114 mi
Last recorded124,114 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 KZM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 124,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 124,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 124,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,587 miles

Front front heat shield damaged and sitting on front down pipe

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 120,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 114,553 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 114,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 105,087 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,170 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,539 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 89,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,946 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 83,945 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,580 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 77,578 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,208 miles

clutch mater cylinder feed pipe showing signs of leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,617 miles

movement in os front lower ball joint

rear brake pads becoming low

slight knock from front

Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pads becoming low

slight knock from front

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,973 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LY05 KZM is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY05 KZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 KZM registered?

LY05 KZM is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LY05 KZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 KZM shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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