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WF57 VAO

2007 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,518 mi
Last recorded157,518 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 VAO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 157,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 157,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 136,847 miles

Rear Fog Lamp Covered When Tow Ball Is Fitted.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 136,847 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fog Lamp Covered When Tow Ball Is Fitted.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,382 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear front bush worn and spliting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn and spliting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 120,381 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear front bush worn and spliting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn and spliting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to underside of car

Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% removed tow ball (1.3.2c)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to underside of car

Fail 5 Mar 2015 93,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,324 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,324 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 70,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Unable to test centre rear belt & rearmost seats & belts due to dog guard

Pass 7 May 2013 70,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Unable to test centre rear belt & rearmost seats & belts due to dog guard

Pass 3 May 2012 60,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,104 miles

both front tyres getting low

ns door mirror glass broken

ns rear shock absorber damp/leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,104 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

ns door mirror glass broken

ns rear shock absorber damp/leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,516 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre and close to 1.6mm tread limit

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Windscreen washers poorly directed onto screen

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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WF57 VAO is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WF57 VAO, 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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What year was WF57 VAO registered?

WF57 VAO is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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