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LY05 KZN

2005 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,820 mi
Last recorded61,820 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 KZN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 61,820 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear all seats folded,not allowing to check seat belts

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,487 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 6th and 7th seats ()

Rear seats folded down not allowing fully inspection of seat belts

general corrosion

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 58,487 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 6th and 7th seats ()

Rear seats folded down not allowing fully inspection of seat belts

general corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,978 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 53,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,943 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 48,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 47,771 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 46,028 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,192 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,474 miles

wipers

Pass 9 Nov 2013 36,398 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,358 miles

PROMPT rear tyre inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,876 miles

both rear tyre inner edges low PROMPT

both wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre sidewall

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,791 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 23,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,569 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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LY05 KZN is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KZN, 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 LY05 KZN registered?

LY05 KZN is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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