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FY57 EVU

2007 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 EVU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 105,720 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level too high causing exhaust to emit blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested Rear exhaust corroded and leaking emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight Play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and O/S/R worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,677 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s rear low effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,662 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipes ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 89,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk not releasing under pressure (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank filler pipes ()

Pass 4 May 2018 83,243 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 83,243 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,843 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 73,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,146 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,858 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,520 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 30,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,401 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,022 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FY57 EVU is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY57 EVU, 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 FY57 EVU registered?

FY57 EVU is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FY57 EVU safe to buy?

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