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VA05 LCP

2005 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,172 mi
Last recorded97,172 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 LCP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Below line of sight (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 93,298 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,562 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn x2

Fail 17 May 2016 91,560 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,870 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,830 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear heat shield deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2014 75,675 miles

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

Both rear inner sills corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear heat shield deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,811 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

N/s/r heat shield loose

Fail 28 Mar 2013 64,650 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear inner sills corroded

N/s/r heat shield loose

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,948 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 45,948 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,856 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 23,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,369 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,520 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

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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VA05 LCP is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VA05 LCP, 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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VA05 LCP is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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