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WA05 KAO

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,166 mi
Last recorded94,166 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 KAO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 94,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r door outer penal slight damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,507 miles

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

Nearside both door slight outer penal damaged also o/s/rear corner penal

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,316 miles

NEARSIDE DAMAGE

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,316 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

NEARSIDE DAMAGE

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 83,282 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

child seats n/s/r and o/s/r

n/s accident damage

unable to check centre rear seatbelt

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,835 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,814 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,410 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 56,396 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,268 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,497 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 22,497 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WA05 KAO is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WA05 KAO, 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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WA05 KAO is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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