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SW55 GEU

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,523 mi
Last recorded99,523 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 GEU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 99,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 99,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,588 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 75,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield is insecure

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre outer side wall is perished

o/s/r shockabsorber requires attention

Fail 17 Feb 2011 49,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall is perished

o/s/r shockabsorber requires attention

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,548 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 42,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are worn low

front brake pads are worn low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,936 miles

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

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

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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SW55 GEU is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW55 GEU, 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 SW55 GEU registered?

SW55 GEU is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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