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GL56 XEP

2007 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,920 mi
Last recorded134,920 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 XEP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 134,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect noisy (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 134,872 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 128,132 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 128,130 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 117,665 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 117,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 111,987 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 111,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 104,091 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 98,500 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 92,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 81,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,315 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge close to legal limit

Fail 13 Jan 2015 73,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,491 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,541 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 55,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 48,453 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 42,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,248 miles

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

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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GL56 XEP is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL56 XEP, 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 GL56 XEP registered?

GL56 XEP is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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