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VN55 TWX

2005 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,764 mi
Last recorded130,764 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 TWX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2020 130,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

various areas of corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,255 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 124,143 miles

Central Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,721 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 114,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced towbar obstructing light (4.5.4 (a))

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

underside corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber getting weak

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber getting weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted limiting access to some engine bay components

sill trims fitted limiting access to sills

underfloor trims fitted limiting access to some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2016 90,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber getting weak

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber getting weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% tow hicth removed (1.3.2c)

engine covers fitted limiting access to some engine bay components

sill trims fitted limiting access to sills

underfloor trims fitted limiting access to some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,496 miles

rear n/s light lens broken

Fail 3 Nov 2015 80,496 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear n/s light lens broken

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Front Lower 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)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 3 Nov 2014 73,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CHILDSEAT ATTACHED TO OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT, VISUAL CHECK ONLY

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 63,572 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,659 miles

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

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

centre rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 55,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2010 39,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,293 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,327 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 31,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,028 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)

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 TWX is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VN55 TWX, 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 TWX is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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