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WP05 UPW

2005 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,667 mi
Last recorded140,667 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 574,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 UPW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 140,667 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 r1 7 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S inner cv boot splitting

O/S/R tyre heavily worn on inner section of tread advise replacement

both front anti roll bar drop link dust boots deteriorating

both headlight lens deteriorated

both lower wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorated/ tearing but currently not resulting in excessive movement

centre exhaust heat shield lose

front exhaust flexi braiding detached from rear of flexi( exhaust has a minor leak of gases from cat joint)

front registration plate damaged but still readable

gear box area wet of oil

rear brake discs corroded

rear sections of both inner and outer sills corroded (unable to inspect all of sill as has plastic cover fitted)

slight damage to O/S/F seat belt webbing

some imbalance on front brakes

staining to O/S/F shock absorber

wipers smear

Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,992 miles

N/S door mirror glass missing at time of test

N/S inner cv boot splitting around outer clip allowing grease out advise replacement

N/S wiper blade clears water from screen but leaves smeary

N/S/R tyre perishing in tread

O/S/F shock absorber damp suspect failing shock

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner part of the tread also slightly out of shape(205/50/17)

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn but currently not resulting in excessive movement

corrosion on both rear parts of inner sills

front exhaust flexi braiding detached from rear of flexi

front registration plate damaged but still readable

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield lose

slight damage to O/S/F seat belt webbing

wet of oil/grease around N/S steering rack boot

Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,809 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS AND PADS IN APPROX 3K

Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,343 miles

1.5 litres of PD added prior to test

ADVISE NEW WIPER BLADES

WEAR IN INNER FR ARB INNER BUSHES, SUSPECT CAUSE OF KNOCK

all brakes just over half way

n/s/r inner sidewall just starting to crack

Fail 24 Sep 2015 128,028 miles

Emissions not tested centre and rear box exhaust blows (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

1.5 litres of PD added prior to test

ADVISE NEW WIPER BLADES

WEAR IN INNER FR ARB INNER BUSHES, SUSPECT CAUSE OF KNOCK

all brakes just over half way

n/s/r inner sidewall just starting to crack

Pass 22 Sep 2014 123,004 miles

1/2 litre engine oil

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

center section of exhaust minor leak

n/s/door mirror and housing broken

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges 205/50 R17

Pass 24 Sep 2013 116,366 miles

205/50 r17

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all exhaust hanging brackets badly corroded

n/s and o/s/f tyre valves slightly cracking

o/s and n/s inner sills have surface corrosion advise under body anti-corrosion treatment

Fail 21 Sep 2013 116,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

205/50 r17

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all exhaust hanging brackets badly corroded

n/s and o/s/f tyre valves slightly cracking

o/s and n/s inner sills have surface corrosion advise under body anti-corrosion treatment

Pass 11 Sep 2012 110,420 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 92,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,504 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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WP05 UPW is a 2005 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP05 UPW, 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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WP05 UPW is a 2005 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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