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OE05 LXA

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,126 mi
Last recorded136,126 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 LXA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 136,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 118,142 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides inner sills / floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail / subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 118,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides inner sills / floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail / subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,725 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to ply or cords been exposed (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to ply or cords been exposed (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 93,216 miles

Childseat fitted n/s/r unable to check seatbelt

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 93,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Childseat fitted n/s/r unable to check seatbelt

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

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

Offside Rear puncture

Pass 1 May 2015 86,321 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,188 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 4 Sep 2014 82,188 miles

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,303 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,322 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,842 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 51,842 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,259 miles

centre heat shield loose

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,075 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,999 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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OE05 LXA is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OE05 LXA, 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 OE05 LXA registered?

OE05 LXA is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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