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SW55 GFG

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,065 mi
Last recorded105,065 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,065 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 104,974 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 95,353 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 95,353 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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)

all coil springs corroded

offside front wiper blade ends split

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,490 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 82,488 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,811 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,721 miles

didnot check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2012 55,664 miles

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

didnot check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2010 38,453 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,990 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)

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 GFG is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

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

Is SW55 GFG safe to buy?

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