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VU55 YWS

2005 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YWS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 99,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 86,239 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 86,219 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge

nearside reverse light inop

offside wiper smearing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2013 79,135 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,775 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 55,166 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)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2009 48,852 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,050 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, 205/55r16

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, 205/50r16

Fail 6 Aug 2008 41,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, 205/55r16

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, 205/50r16

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 YWS is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU55 YWS registered?

VU55 YWS is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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