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VK55 XYY

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,165 mi
Last recorded106,165 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 106,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round inner (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside vehicle - suspension components, inner sills

engine mounts worn

Fail 12 May 2022 106,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round inner (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside vehicle - suspension components, inner sills

engine mounts worn

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust and mountings corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s screen washer poor

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no viasible inner tread

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,336 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

n/s screen washer poor

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to wear markers with no visible inner tread

o/s/f tyre worn to wear markers with no visible inner tread

undertray fixings worn

Fail 8 Feb 2019 89,415 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid low in reservoir

coil springs corroded

coolant low in reservoir

n/s/f tyre worn to wear markers with no visible inner tread

o/s/f tyre worn to wear markers with no visible inner tread

undertray fixings worn

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyre pressures low

centre exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

oil level low

both front tyres wearing very badly on inner edges(bald)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,742 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 70,742 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,737 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,422 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,369 miles

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

towbar live feed needs rerouting

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

fluid leak on clutch pipe

permanent feed for tow bar,risk of chaffing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,120 miles

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

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

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 XYY is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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