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OY55 YVW

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,884 mi
Last recorded159,884 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YVW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 159,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 159,877 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 156,217 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 151,081 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 151,081 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 144,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 144,217 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement no longer connected! (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has various small splits! (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 133,212 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

engine bay cover and outer sill covers fitted ; obscuring certain testable items

Fail 24 Aug 2016 133,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

engine bay cover and outer sill covers fitted ; obscuring certain testable items

mid section exhaust corroded; repair attempted

object in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2015 121,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,226 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

front exhaust heat shield requires replacement other heat shields poor condition

n/s and o/s front suspension rear bushes deterioration

noticeable wear front and rear brake discs

o/s front suspension lower ball joint movement will require replacement in near future

o/s rear shockabsorber staining will require replacement in near future

stone chip damage n/s windscreen area

underbody corrosion n/s and o/s sill areas

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,606 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

deterioration of n/s and o/s front suspension rear bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,191 miles

n/s antiroll bar link rod lower ball loint one rivit missing

noticeable wear front brake discs

o/s rear tyre down to 2mm inner edge

slight deterioration front suspension rear bushes n/s and o/s

Fail 9 Sep 2011 73,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s antiroll bar link rod lower ball loint one rivit missing

noticeable wear front brake discs

o/s rear tyre down to 2mm inner edge

slight deterioration front suspension rear bushes n/s and o/s

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,158 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,585 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 YVW is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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