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PJ56 VLS

2007 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,540 mi
Last recorded159,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VLS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 159,540 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 159,540 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 148,272 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 148,272 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 134,536 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 119,846 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,615 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

os wiper insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

os wiper insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2011 92,943 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 22 Jan 2011 92,943 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,583 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 80,582 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level low.

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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PJ56 VLS is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ56 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 PJ56 VLS registered?

PJ56 VLS is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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