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OU05 OVW

2005 Mazda 5

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,587 mi
Last recorded131,587 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OVW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 131,587 miles

Alloy wheel and tyres are large for vehicle

Corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 23 Aug 2017 131,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Alloy wheel and tyres are large for vehicle

Corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 10 Aug 2017 131,197 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,913 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,847 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,936 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,173 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,283 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 64,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres low on both edges

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,218 miles

both front tyres low on both edges

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,243 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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OU05 OVW is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OU05 OVW, 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 OU05 OVW registered?

OU05 OVW is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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