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AU10 VGX

2010 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,851 mi
Last recorded122,851 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda 569,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 VGX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 122,851 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 21 Feb 2025 112,718 miles

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

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

Underside corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2025 112,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear upper shock casings detached

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

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,631 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 28 Feb 2023 91,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 28 Feb 2022 81,224 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 81,224 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,654 miles

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,953 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,650 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 12 Feb 2019 51,711 miles

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,522 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,945 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,452 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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AU10 VGX is a 2010 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 69,586 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 AU10 VGX, 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 16 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU10 VGX registered?

AU10 VGX is a 2010 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for AU10 VGX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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