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BF07 CHL

2007 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,656 mi
Last recorded164,656 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 CHL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 164,656 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 164,527 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 161,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 161,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 156,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Mar 2019 156,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Mar 2018 152,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 152,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 147,197 miles

heat shield loose

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

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 12 Mar 2016 142,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult belts

Pass 7 Mar 2015 139,315 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

registration plates deteriorating

small cuts in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 134,754 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 134,753 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 128,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in exhaust system .

Fail 27 Feb 2013 128,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in exhaust system .

Pass 21 Feb 2012 119,935 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 119,932 miles

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

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

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,839 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 100,837 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

lower engine cover insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2010 89,548 miles

slight leak off side rear shockabsorber

Fail 1 Mar 2010 89,537 miles

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

slight leak off side rear shockabsorber

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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BF07 CHL is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 76,301 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 BF07 CHL, 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 19 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF07 CHL is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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