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YB07 VWJ

2007 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,524 mi
Last recorded178,524 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 VWJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 178,524 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body surface rust

Pass 3 Aug 2017 170,212 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 149,000 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 149,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 136,968 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on edges of tread

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,674 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low inner edge of tread

Fail 15 Jul 2014 119,549 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre low inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,881 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 106,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,855 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 85,855 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)

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

exhaust heat shield at rear broken

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,532 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

n/s/f wiper rubber split

Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

n/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,832 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 43,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YB07 VWJ is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YB07 VWJ, 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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YB07 VWJ is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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