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VU55 YXN

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,438 mi
Last recorded110,438 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YXN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,438 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 110,437 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,405 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,148 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,939 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 90,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 81,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 74,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,766 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,708 miles

front brake discs wearing & pads low

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s close to limit

Fail 8 Nov 2008 39,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 39,371 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 YXN is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU55 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

VU55 YXN is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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