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MK55 JBY

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,393 mi
Last recorded119,393 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 JBY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 119,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,233 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 104,153 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 104,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,214 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 18 Nov 2017 95,868 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper has sustained damage causing sharp edges (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage vehicle has sustained damage to the bonnet causing sharp edges (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,264 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,016 miles

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,180 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 56,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,576 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,022 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,882 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,217 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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MK55 JBY is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK55 JBY, 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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MK55 JBY is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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