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VK55 SJO

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,048 mi
Last recorded124,048 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 SJO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,048 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 119,614 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side mirrior cover missing

Fail 23 May 2018 119,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side mirrior cover missing

Pass 27 May 2017 108,959 miles

front shockers getting weak

nearside mirrior cover missing

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Fail 27 May 2017 108,946 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front shockers getting weak

nearside mirrior cover missing

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 14 May 2016 96,836 miles

both rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,885 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shelid broken

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

nsr tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shelid broken

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

nsr tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,363 miles

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,355 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,277 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 77,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,235 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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VK55 SJO is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK55 SJO, 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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VK55 SJO is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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