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NM05 ORH

2005 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,019 mi
Last recorded113,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 ORH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 113,019 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 112,962 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 110,002 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 110,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,787 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 107,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 105,718 miles

Exhaust heat shield around cat damaged and loose

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 105,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield around cat damaged and loose

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 102,161 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2021 102,161 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2020 100,104 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs & pads worn

Fail 4 Jun 2020 100,104 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,216 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust support hanger broken

slight cut to n/s front tyre within tread pattern cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 17 Jun 2019 97,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust support hanger broken

slight cut to n/s front tyre within tread pattern cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,872 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 94,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,032 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 89,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has cut to inner side wall (no cords showing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 78,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,311 miles

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

offside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

Fail 22 Jul 2014 73,799 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

offside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osf headlight is working but not as brightly as nsf.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

all rear seats folded/removed-- belts not checked

Fail 26 Jul 2012 60,387 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

all rear seats folded/removed-- belts not checked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,850 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaut sheild insercure

Fail 20 Jul 2011 52,850 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advise rear exhaut sheild insercure

Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,896 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 45,896 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,999 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,113 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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NM05 ORH is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NM05 ORH, 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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NM05 ORH is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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