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LY55 DVC

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,306 mi
Last recorded106,306 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 DVC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 106,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 106,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 100,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 77,211 miles

Central Rear seatbelt guide trim adrift

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mount split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mount split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 68,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front beam image dim

Offside Front wiper very poor

covers over testable items

Pass 14 May 2015 63,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f beam image dim on limit

Fail 14 May 2015 63,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low on inner edges

o/s/f beam image dim on limit

Pass 23 May 2014 58,992 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge advise 4wheel alignment

Pass 10 May 2013 53,745 miles

Inside edge of near side front tyre tread very worn and off side front also wearing on inner edge.

NO OIL AT ALL REGISTERING ON DIP STICK AT TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 12 May 2012 47,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,453 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2010 36,181 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 30,809 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 4 Dec 2008 30,003 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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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LY55 DVC is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LY55 DVC, 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 LY55 DVC registered?

LY55 DVC is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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