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OY55 MXC

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,074 mi
Last recorded120,074 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 MXC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 120,074 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 120,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 101,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2014 101,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,447 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 83,447 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,854 miles

both front tyres close to limit 2mm

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,117 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 45,117 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,612 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,261 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2008 26,773 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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OY55 MXC is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

OY55 MXC is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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