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YY56 VTG

2007 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,847 mi
Last recorded81,847 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 VTG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 81,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing center section blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,538 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

both front discs have slight corrosion to inner swept area

Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front discs have slight corrosion to inner swept area

both rear discs have slight corrosion to inner swept area

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,236 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 52,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,620 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,620 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,337 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,161 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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YY56 VTG is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY56 VTG, 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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YY56 VTG is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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