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FD56 OHC

2007 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

99,250 mi
Last recorded99,250 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 OHC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 99,250 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,914 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding areas undersills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 89,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding areas undersills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 88,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s n/s inner sills corroded badly

o/s n/s rear body to shockers corroded

o/s n/s rear inner arch corroded

under side corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2023 88,472 miles

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

o/s n/s inner sills corroded badly

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s n/s rear body to shockers corroded

o/s n/s rear inner arch corroded

under side corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,748 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s n/s rear suspension arms corroded badly

rear subframe corroded badly

Fail 1 Jul 2022 85,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

o/s n/s rear suspension arms corroded badly

rear subframe corroded badly

Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,355 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2021 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust brackets corroded

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,803 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 76,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn insecure in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on to rack return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked ?

Offside Rear SLIGHT BIND BRAKE

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trialing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear FUEL VENT PIPE CORRODED

Rear SHOCKS SLIGHT WEAK

Rear heat shield on fuel tank insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,639 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe and suspension arms (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank vent pipe corroded

screen wash bottle leaking

under trays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen washers only partially working

Fail 3 Mar 2017 64,639 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe and suspension arms (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank vent pipe corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,375 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 53,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,353 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 47,353 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,392 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,063 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,436 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 32,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,879 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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FD56 OHC is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FD56 OHC, 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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FD56 OHC is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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