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YH57 VZZ

2007 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,649 mi
Last recorded141,649 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 VZZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 141,649 miles

All underbody, chassis, suspension and sills corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 141,649 miles

All underbody, chassis, suspension and sills corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 132,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2021 132,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2020 122,206 miles

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

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

Underbody, chassis and sills corrded

Fail 24 Dec 2020 122,206 miles

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

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

Underbody, chassis and sills corrded

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 114,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 114,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2018 106,451 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2018 106,451 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 106,437 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2017 100,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush P bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush P bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,207 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 74,005 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,147 miles

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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YH57 VZZ is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YH57 VZZ, 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 YH57 VZZ registered?

YH57 VZZ is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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