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OY55 LWJ

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 LWJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 70,681 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,529 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 40,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

no seat present for middle row middle seat unable to check seatbelt

rear number plate becoming unstuck

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,703 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)

no seat present for middle row middle seat unable to check seatbelt

rear number plate becoming unstuck

Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,739 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,739 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,868 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)

nsf tyre cut in sidewall

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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OY55 LWJ is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY55 LWJ, 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 OY55 LWJ registered?

OY55 LWJ is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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