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GV57 VYB

2007 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,842 mi
Last recorded151,842 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VYB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,842 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 141,399 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 141,399 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,575 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

underbody,suspension,brake & steering components heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 126,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 120,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 120,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 109,597 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 109,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under trays fitted

O/S rear lamp severely damaged & has sharp parts

Fail 19 Sep 2016 97,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under trays fitted

O/S rear lamp severely damaged & has sharp parts

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,799 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,601 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,020 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,679 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,234 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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GV57 VYB is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV57 VYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV57 VYB registered?

GV57 VYB is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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