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BJ57 EFL

2007 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,983 mi
Last recorded88,983 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 EFL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 88,983 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension parts

Pass 23 Jun 2025 88,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 87,421 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on suspension componebts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 86,728 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 86,706 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,917 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 85,903 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 85,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake limits only just met offside rear wheel

Fail 21 Jul 2021 85,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake limits only just met offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2020 81,820 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 75,002 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 74,896 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,058 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,613 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 44,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,172 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,917 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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BJ57 EFL is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ57 EFL, 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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BJ57 EFL is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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