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VU10 LWA

2010 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda 569,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 LWA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 76,142 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 May 2024 76,130 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2022
Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 65,946 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))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 42,472 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 42,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge ( STRONG ADVISE )

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre been driven on underflated causing damage to inner side wall ( STRONG ADVISE) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,137 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre - puncture

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,031 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wiper blade streaky when clearing screen. suggest replacement.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,123 miles

nsfront tyre wearing thin on inner edge

osfront tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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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VU10 LWA is a 2010 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU10 LWA, 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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VU10 LWA is a 2010 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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