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VU55 ACF

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,832 mi
Last recorded114,832 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ACF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 114,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner c.v gaiter starting to split

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 107,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner c.v gaiter starting to split

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,381 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,199 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,601 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 65,601 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,073 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,290 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,225 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,973 miles

Front tyres are worn to 2-3 mm.Offside front tyre has a split on the outer sidewall.There is a nail in the nearside rear tyre.(205/50x17W).

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,871 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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VU55 ACF is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU55 ACF, 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 VU55 ACF registered?

VU55 ACF is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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