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GP56 VKZ

2007 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,243 mi
Last recorded121,243 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 VKZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,243 miles

EML and DPF light

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

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

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

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

clutch and flywheel noisy

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil

x2 front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges 205-50-17

Fail 8 Nov 2017 121,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-50-17 (4.1.D.1b)

EML and DPF light

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

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

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

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

clutch and flywheel noisy

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil

x2 front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges 205-50-17

Pass 11 Nov 2016 111,621 miles

Front brake discs worn

n/s/f shock absorber- slight mist of oil

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2016 111,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

n/s/f shock absorber- slight mist of oil

n/s/r tyre + deteriorated

o/s/f tyre- 205 50 17

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,031 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 100,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc scored to metal

Fail 24 Oct 2014 88,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,917 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off/side rear tyre cut but not showing cords

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,101 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 59,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,666 miles

both front tyres very low on edges but still legal

Fail 21 Jan 2011 46,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres very low on edges but still legal

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,453 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 36,238 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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GP56 VKZ is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GP56 VKZ, 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 GP56 VKZ registered?

GP56 VKZ is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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