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NL55 LGY

2005 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 LGY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2017 87,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,948 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 80,948 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle row (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 80,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,016 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,016 miles

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

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 29 Sep 2012 44,927 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 44,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,276 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,276 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,224 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 23,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,969 miles

brake fluid near minimum

front tyres are slightly out of shape.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 15,966 miles

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

brake fluid near minimum

front tyres are slightly out of shape.

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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NL55 LGY is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NL55 LGY, 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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NL55 LGY is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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