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NU55 OBK

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,425 mi
Last recorded113,425 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OBK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,425 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Heavy use of underseal under vehicle.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 102,980 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust around upper body and underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 102,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust around upper body and underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body sill damaged

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

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2020 88,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body sill damaged

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,738 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 72,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,090 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,074 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 57,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,989 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 48,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,229 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,009 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,111 miles

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

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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NU55 OBK is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NU55 OBK, 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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What year was NU55 OBK registered?

NU55 OBK is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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