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VE55 VGN

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 VGN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front bumper damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2018 95,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,233 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 81,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,943 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,946 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,946 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,536 miles

Unable to inspect rear seat belts all seats folded away.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,536 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Unable to inspect rear seat belts all seats folded away.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,750 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,149 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 57,137 miles

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

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 54,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,673 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,138 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,310 miles

Excessive travel in hand brake lever.

Front brake pads getting low.

N/S/F tyre tread getting low.

N/S/R coil spring protector corroded.

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

O/S/F tyre tread getting low.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Spare wheel clamp adrift.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 42,310 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Excessive travel in hand brake.

Front brake pads getting low.

N/S/F tyre tread low.

N/S/R tyre tread low.

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Spare wheel retaining clamp adrift.

weather protector around N/S/R coil spring corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,359 miles

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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VE55 VGN is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE55 VGN, 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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VE55 VGN is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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