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F38 HWJ

1997 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

192,432 mi
Last recorded192,432 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda 598,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 HWJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 192,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 192,368 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainrun (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brakepipe slightly insecure

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

corrosion throughout all front and rear suspension components and to inner sills and chassis rails, throughout underside

Pass 25 Apr 2024 189,291 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 28 Apr 2023 189,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system main run (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 184,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

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

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 175,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to front and rear chassis and suspension components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 171,705 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 169,264 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front and across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 166,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded union to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 162,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 162,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 157,529 miles

both front floors slight corrsion

Pass 5 Aug 2013 151,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 149,566 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 147,201 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 143,169 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded.

all tyres unevenly worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2009
Pass 9 Aug 2008 138,420 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 133,842 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 129,702 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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F38 HWJ is a 1997 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 98,951 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 F38 HWJ, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F38 HWJ is a 1997 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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