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VK55 USM

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,206 mi
Last recorded157,206 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 USM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 157,206 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 157,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 148,603 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 148,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 139,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,275 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 112,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,652 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 59,652 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,263 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 USM is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK55 USM, 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 VK55 USM registered?

VK55 USM is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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