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GJ57 DMY

2007 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

130,328 mi
Last recorded130,328 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 DMY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 130,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge (AA)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 30 Oct 2025 130,328 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge (AA)

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 25 Oct 2024 125,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 125,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 121,359 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 121,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,792 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside are misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front to rear inner sills are corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension are showing signs of heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front to rear inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is damaged and insecure

fuel filler pipes are corroded

under floor covers fitted preventing inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2022 116,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside are misty (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front to rear inner sills are corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension are showing signs of heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front to rear inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield is damaged and insecure

fuel filler pipes are corroded

under floor covers fitted preventing inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 109,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,660 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 104,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

both front headlights fogging

heat shield is loose.

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 89,841 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 89,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,056 miles

NSF TYRE BALD OUTER EDGE

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

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

REAR SEATS FOLDED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 17 Oct 2017 83,038 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted OSR BRAKE CALIPER LOOSE DUE TO BUSH COMPLETLY DETERIORATED ON LOWER SLIDER BOLT (3.6.A.2a)

NSF TYRE BALD OUTER EDGE

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

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

REAR SEATS FOLDED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,075 miles

FAR REAR SEATS FOLDED AT TIME OF TEST

NSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

OSR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,065 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 67,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 59,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust is very rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2014 59,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2013 50,038 miles

Both front tyres perished

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2013 50,038 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,017 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,992 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 44,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,058 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 35,919 miles

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

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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GJ57 DMY is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 GJ57 DMY, 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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GJ57 DMY is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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