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OV05 MKA

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,163 mi
Last recorded120,163 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 MKA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,653 miles

General corrosion beneath vehicle

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 115,666 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,656 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2019 101,654 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2017 96,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,797 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 74,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,975 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,975 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,437 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)

body damage to nearside of vehicle

traction control lamp on-roller brake test not carried out

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,076 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,977 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 33,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to both front tyres -nearside rear wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2008 24,077 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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OV05 MKA is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV05 MKA, 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 OV05 MKA registered?

OV05 MKA is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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