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RA55 ZJU

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,048 mi
Last recorded143,048 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ZJU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 143,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 143,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 134,531 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 134,531 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight blow from exhaust tailbox

Fail 16 Nov 2016 125,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight blow from exhaust tailbox

Pass 11 Nov 2015 115,515 miles

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

both rear brake discs badly lipped(pads ok)

offside rear tyre out of shape/perished/scrubbed bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,673 miles

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 14 Nov 2014 105,673 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,207 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,624 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)

all 4 tyres old and cracking

n/s/f wheel buckled

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 48,397 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,122 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 36,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RA55 ZJU is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RA55 ZJU, 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 RA55 ZJU registered?

RA55 ZJU is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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