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VN55 LML

2005 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,632 mi
Last recorded138,632 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 LML
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 138,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 128,919 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 87,443 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2012 76,069 miles

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,041 miles

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

Fail 2 Jun 2011 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,078 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,635 miles

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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VN55 LML is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VN55 LML, 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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VN55 LML is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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