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VF10 GFV

2010 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,807 mi
Last recorded110,807 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2010 Mazda 569,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF10 GFV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 110,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 110,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,629 miles

3rd row of seats not in use at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

wipers not parking

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,703 miles

Wipers not parking

Fail 24 Sep 2019 84,664 miles

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

Wipers not parking

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 2mm on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

wipers not parking

Fail 28 Sep 2018 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 2mm on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

wipers not parking

Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to sills and suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,790 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,408 miles

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

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

Residue on pipe from fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,021 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 31,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,319 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 29,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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VF10 GFV is a 2010 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VF10 GFV, 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 VF10 GFV registered?

VF10 GFV is a 2010 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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