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BL10 FMU

2010 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,960 mi
Last recorded126,960 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 569,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL10 FMU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 126,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 121,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2021 116,597 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 116,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Nearside Screen washer inoperative

Pass 12 Aug 2020 109,227 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,734 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,049 miles

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

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 10 Aug 2016 79,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,539 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 67,520 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,783 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jul 2014 54,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,924 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 39,923 miles

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

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

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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BL10 FMU is a 2010 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 69,586 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 BL10 FMU, 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 16 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL10 FMU is a 2010 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 August 2010.

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