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MT55 UBL

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,168 mi
Last recorded126,168 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UBL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 126,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 123,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 121,618 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 117,580 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 117,580 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 107,570 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 107,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Third row seats folded flat

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,255 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wiper blade split.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 101,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front chips on windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wiper blade split.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,621 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Oct 2014 84,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Oct 2013 76,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre cracked badly to outer wall

nearside front wiper blade poor wipe

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre cracked badly to outer wall

nearside front wiper blade poor wipe

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,868 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 65,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,224 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,337 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,553 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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MT55 UBL is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MT55 UBL, 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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MT55 UBL is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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