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GJ07 SXL

2007 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,038 mi
Last recorded161,038 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 SXL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 161,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath front to rear inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 161,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath front to rear inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 150,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 141,742 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath front to rear inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 132,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 126,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge [ 205 / 55 / 16 / 94V ]

rear suspension components corroded condition

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,915 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 117,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 100,353 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 94,147 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,646 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,646 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can not check all items due to locations etc

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,168 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,798 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,050 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

slight wear on osr tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,054 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 37,054 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 14,596 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,077 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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GJ07 SXL is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ07 SXL, 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 GJ07 SXL registered?

GJ07 SXL is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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