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LJ10 DCU

2010 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,312 mi
Last recorded147,312 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda 569,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 DCU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 147,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,453 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 135,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,645 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,416 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 119,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2019 102,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 87,085 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,732 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear drop link arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Apr 2017 76,732 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Both front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear drop link arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2016 61,173 miles

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

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2016 61,150 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

DPF lamp illuminated

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

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,531 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,020 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 37,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,541 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 29,444 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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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LJ10 DCU is a 2010 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 69,586 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 LJ10 DCU, 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 16 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ10 DCU registered?

LJ10 DCU is a 2010 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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