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BT07 FKB

2007 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,487 mi
Last recorded63,487 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 FKB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 63,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 61,545 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering components have slight play

Vehicle has corrosion to components/structure

Pass 25 Nov 2022 57,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades slightly juddering

Nearside Rear Lazy Parking brake

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c/w Seat belt anchorage prescribed area: ns and os floor pan / floor to sill areas. * sill guards fitted not allowing examination of external sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and REAR (0.1 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,552 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 26 Nov 2021 56,532 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 7 Nov 2020 54,727 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 54,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 55,285 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 52,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 51,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,072 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 48,058 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 44,610 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH: ns and os rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

front wipers slightly smearing

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 29 May 2015 41,558 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seats rearmost not fitted at time of test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 41,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seats rearmost not fitted at time of test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 38,268 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 38,254 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 34,140 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 30,149 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 30,038 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2011 25,917 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 25,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2010 21,589 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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BT07 FKB is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BT07 FKB, 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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BT07 FKB is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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