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PL10 VRM

2010 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,607 mi
Last recorded116,607 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 569,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL10 VRM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 116,607 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 116,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 24 Mar 2025 107,622 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 107,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 90,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Heavy corrosion underneath

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,720 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 87,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,702 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,045 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 52,045 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,824 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre excessively worn and cracking on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,045 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread depth low on inner surfaces

cracks to both rear tyres tread surfaces

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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PL10 VRM is a 2010 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PL10 VRM, 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 PL10 VRM registered?

PL10 VRM is a 2010 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 August 2010.

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