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GK07 VLS

2007 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

177,434 mi
Last recorded177,434 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 VLS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 177,434 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 177,434 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 163,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 144,050 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 144,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 130,510 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 130,510 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 117,212 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 117,208 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

Fail 21 Oct 2020 115,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,146 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,613 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,967 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,954 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,398 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 88,396 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,871 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 78,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,822 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

f and r tyres have cracking spliting to tread and are unevenly worn

no test off middle or rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear disc s corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Apr 2010 18,196 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear disc s corroded

rear wiper split

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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GK07 VLS is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GK07 VLS, 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 GK07 VLS registered?

GK07 VLS is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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