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RA55 ZJZ

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,174 mi
Last recorded126,174 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ZJZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2017 126,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 122,484 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 122,484 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,244 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 113,457 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,694 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,850 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 102,850 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust cat heatshield fallen apart,

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,335 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 75,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield falling apart

front washers poor

offside front wiper split but still clears the screen

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,869 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield falling apart

front washers poor

offside front wiper split but still clears the screen

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 ZJZ 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 69.2%.

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 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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

RA55 ZJZ is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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