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NY55 EFO

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

178,370 mi
Last recorded178,370 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 EFO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 178,370 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle Has Corrosion From Underneath

Fail 7 Dec 2021 178,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front Exhaust Mounting Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle Has Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 11 Dec 2020 175,884 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle Has General Corrosion From Underneath

Fail 6 Nov 2020 175,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Blowing From Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Rear Inner Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle Has Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 10 Apr 2019 169,570 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 163,871 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 163,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 158,406 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

wiper blades slightly torn but still clearing screen

Fail 28 Apr 2017 158,403 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

wiper blades slightly torn but still clearing screen

Pass 4 May 2016 151,004 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 151,004 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 141,925 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 141,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sill covers fitted, restricting view of outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2014 133,346 miles

underside very corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 133,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

underside very corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 122,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

winter tyres fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2013 121,751 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

winter tyres fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 108,010 miles

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2012 108,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2011 91,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s inners sill corrosion (no holes and not excessive)

o/s/f bumper scuffed

seats in boot not fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

rear seats (in boot) not fitted

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,939 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 52,816 miles

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

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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NY55 EFO is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NY55 EFO, 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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NY55 EFO is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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