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EK57 LFO

2007 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,871 mi
Last recorded177,871 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda 576,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 LFO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 177,871 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 177,871 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 169,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear plus has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 169,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear plus has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 160,380 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wear in both front wishbone rear bushes advise changing at earliest convienience (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise changing at earliest convienience (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint advise changing at earliest convienience (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 150,033 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on both inner sills

o/s handbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 4 Jan 2016 138,140 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes are splitting

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

child seat fitted

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2016 138,140 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing under the seat (5.2.5a)

both front lower suspension arm bushes are splitting

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

child seat fitted

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 125,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 113,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 101,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 101,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,582 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 63,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EK57 LFO is a 2007 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EK57 LFO, 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 EK57 LFO registered?

EK57 LFO is a 2007 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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