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PJ55 VLE

2005 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,099 mi
Last recorded94,099 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VLE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,099 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Both inner sills have heavy surface corrosion

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

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Floor undertrays fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,365 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion in all areas

Fail 5 Dec 2014 92,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion in all areas

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,763 miles

both rear tyres inner edges close to legal tread depth limit.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,761 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres inner edges close to legal tread depth limit.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,221 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 86,221 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,503 miles

Front discs wearing thin.

Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated.

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 73,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front discs wearing thin.

Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,745 miles

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

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

rear washers inop

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,474 miles

cut in nearside front outer tyre sidewall.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,416 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 34,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

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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PJ55 VLE is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Black 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 PJ55 VLE, 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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PJ55 VLE is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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