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OY55 YUJ

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,790 mi
Last recorded134,790 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 134,790 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Rear Seatbelt prescribed area both sides corroded and holed, seatbelts and seats have been removed. Welding repair should be carried out to mot standard before seats and belts are refitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 134,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2019 124,991 miles

Front brake discs rusty inner faces.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 124,985 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear arm mounting corroded at sill/jacking point and seat belt mounting area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear arm mounting corroded at sill/jacking point. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs rusty inner faces.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 118,173 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,148 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body/sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,542 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 97,422 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke oil burning . note very low on oil (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,322 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 85,317 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,873 miles

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

exhaust rear heatshields off

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiperblade ends split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,353 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 36,322 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,299 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 YUJ is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY55 YUJ, 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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OY55 YUJ is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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