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SL07 VCP

2007 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,628 mi
Last recorded107,628 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 VCP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 107,628 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,974 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 103,974 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,589 miles

crossmembers and under sills coroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 97,896 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 97,873 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,577 miles

Front Both tyre's wearing on the edges

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 81,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front Both tyre's wearing on the edges

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,325 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,929 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,174 miles

both front wishbone rear bushs starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess

bottom of the sills covers fitted

floor covers fitted

slight lip and scale on front discs

Fail 20 Aug 2013 45,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

antirattle spring on o/s/r caliper not seated fully but not affecting operation of the brakes

both front wishbone rear bushs starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess

bottom of the sills covers fitted

floor covers fitted

o/s/f thre at 3mm

slight lip and scale on front discs

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,299 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 42,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,875 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,995 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 277,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 20,840 miles

Load in boot not allowing full check of adult seatbelts.

Slight damage to front No.plate.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,840 miles

Load in boot not allowing full check of adult seatbelts.

Slight damage to front No.plate.

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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SL07 VCP is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL07 VCP, 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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SL07 VCP is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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