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RN05 LHU

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,217 mi
Last recorded110,217 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LHU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,217 miles

Oil leak ()

no oil in the engine

unable to carry emision test

Fail 14 Feb 2018 110,217 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

no oil in the engine

unable to carry emision test

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,540 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,819 miles

OIL LEAK. (nearside front inner driveshaft oil seal)

item removed from screen prior to test.

nearside front wiper blade split at end.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 84,819 miles

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

OIL LEAK. (nearside front inner driveshaft oil seal)

item removed from screen prior to test.

nearside front wiper blade split at end.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,511 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above O/S/R

Pass 5 Jan 2013 56,788 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 5 Jan 2013 56,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2012 50,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jan 2012 50,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jan 2011 44,582 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,582 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 37,155 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,863 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2009 30,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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RN05 LHU is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RN05 LHU, 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 RN05 LHU registered?

RN05 LHU is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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