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MM05 LVC

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,481 mi
Last recorded88,481 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 LVC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,481 miles

Underneath of vehicle has very heavy surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2021 87,266 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke from tail pipe. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Both trailing arm bushes starting to split.

Clutch pipe from master cylinder leaking.

Headlamps tarnished.

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

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

Plastic oversills fitted.

Sill lips starting to corrode.

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,968 miles

Off side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

Under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 85,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front side lamps and number plate lamps dim

Head lamps tarnished

Long park brake travel

Near side rear outer brake pad very low, rear brake discs corroded

Off side rear seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

Under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 82,577 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode.

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.

Nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre wearing at edges and close to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge and close to legal limit.

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components.

Fail 17 May 2019 82,577 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both inner sills starting to corrode.

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.

Nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre wearing at edges and close to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge and close to legal limit.

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,055 miles

Rear iner sills and around rear slight crossion

Fail 6 Jun 2018 78,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear iner sills and around rear slight crossion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,104 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 75,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,135 miles

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

both sides floors corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2015 66,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both sides floors corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,482 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,145 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 56,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,404 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 43,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,023 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 34,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,297 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 29,287 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,481 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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MM05 LVC is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MM05 LVC, 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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MM05 LVC is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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