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VU10 MKJ

2010 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,285 mi
Last recorded127,285 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda 569,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 MKJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 127,285 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 122,904 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 122,836 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,580 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,845 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 90,809 miles

Emissions not tested smoking test not possible (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,860 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,585 miles

Central Front Lower sump cover insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2019 79,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower sump cover insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slightly worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,860 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread

All four tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

DPF light flashing on dashboard

Under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 19 Nov 2016 60,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All four tyres cracking in tread

All four tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

DPF light flashing on dashboard

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

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

Under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,675 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rust forming on exhaust system

Pass 22 Nov 2014 41,520 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,624 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,573 miles

depollution particular filter lamp on

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 MKJ is a 2010 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU10 MKJ registered?

VU10 MKJ is a 2010 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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