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SM10 LHE

2010 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,839 mi
Last recorded98,839 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda 569,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 LHE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,839 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside full inner sill corroded

Nearside outer sill cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of sill

Offside Front Inner sill corroded out-with prescribed areas

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

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

Offside full inner sill corroded

Offside outer sill cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of sill

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under carriage painted heavy black under seal

Pass 8 Dec 2023 93,170 miles

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

under carriage heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2022 87,185 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,331 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,846 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 60,635 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 44,941 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2017 39,966 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 33,367 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 27,509 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 19,541 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper torn

Fail 21 May 2014 19,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge & showing cracks at tread

o/s/f wiper torn

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge & showing cracks at tread

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 May 2013 13,390 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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SM10 LHE is a 2010 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM10 LHE, 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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SM10 LHE is a 2010 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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