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NL55 LHM

2005 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,972 mi
Last recorded132,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 LHM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 132,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 123,635 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

fuel filler neck and pipes corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 116,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

extensive corrosion underside

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2017 116,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

extensive corrosion underside

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,657 miles

Body has slight corrosion general under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

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

suspension components corroded

unable to check rear boot seats items in boot

wipers poor

Fail 10 Jun 2016 108,657 miles

Body has slight corrosion general under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

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

suspension components corroded

unable to check rear boot seats items in boot

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both outer sills

general suspension corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both outer sills

general suspension corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2014 85,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Slight corrosion on underbody around rear undersills

Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,018 miles

Checks to be kept on underbody corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,507 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,125 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Slight corrosion is apparant at both undersills.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,278 miles

Both front tyres still legal, however may need replacing soon

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 LHM is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL55 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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