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AR07 KOW

2007 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,293 mi
Last recorded176,293 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 KOW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2024 176,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to inner sill at front Offside and Nearside

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

Noise-Nearside front suspension?

Rear Suspension Rusted/Corroding

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside trailing arm- front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Sep 2023 167,580 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 167,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 161,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 152,286 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 143,380 miles

slight play in offside driveshaft carrier bearing

Pass 2 May 2019 131,980 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 122,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 112,650 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 103,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 94,407 miles

small blow from centrepipe of exhaust

Fail 13 May 2015 94,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small blow from centrepipe of exhaust

Pass 12 May 2014 82,157 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Offside front tyre slight cut inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 61,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,627 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AR07 KOW is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AR07 KOW, 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 AR07 KOW registered?

AR07 KOW is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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