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VF55 GMG

2005 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,859 mi
Last recorded72,859 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 GMG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,859 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre worn heavy outer edge

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,778 miles

corrosion to sills

Fail 29 Jan 2015 43,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

some play in both front arb drop links

Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,058 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

some play in both front arb drop links

Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,676 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,620 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,015 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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VF55 GMG is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF55 GMG, 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 VF55 GMG registered?

VF55 GMG is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is VF55 GMG safe to buy?

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