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FV07 RFL

2007 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,203 mi
Last recorded89,203 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 RFL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 89,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 86,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement floor near body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nearside and offside sill ends starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,872 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 82,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,051 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 79,051 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,956 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 74,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,575 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,253 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have low tread on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,560 miles

both front tyres have low tread on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2014 47,560 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front tyres have low tread on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,391 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake or steering system warning lamp on dash

o/s rear(perished)tyre has low tread on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,287 miles

o/s rear perished tyre has low tread on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2011 29,057 miles

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

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

both front and o/s rear tyres have low tread on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,057 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres have low tread on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,862 miles

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

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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FV07 RFL is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FV07 RFL, 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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What year was FV07 RFL registered?

FV07 RFL is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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