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OV05 MKG

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,493 mi
Last recorded131,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 131,493 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

off side & near side front & off side rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 130,314 miles

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

off side rear tyre uneven wear inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,111 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wall damaged

off side rear tyre mis-shapen inside edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 125,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

near side rear tyre wall damaged

off side rear tyre mis-shapen inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 115,842 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,196 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges and n/s/f has a cut in outer sidewall

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,004 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,394 miles

n/s/f tyre wall scuffed

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 MKG is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

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

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