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FV13 LCW

2013 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,432 mi
Last recorded62,432 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 564,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 LCW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,432 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))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 62,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 57,111 miles

advise abs wire and bracket insecure o/s/f

advise some suspension components getting rusty

advise surface rust on inner sills

Fail 4 Jul 2024 57,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also getting cut up on tread (5.2.3 (e))

advise some suspension components getting rusty

advise surface rust on inner sills

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 46,430 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,775 miles

fronts worn uneven

Fail 25 Sep 2018 31,775 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fronts worn uneven

Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,687 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,535 miles

Offside Front front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Front front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,997 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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FV13 LCW is a 2013 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 64,857 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 FV13 LCW, 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 13 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV13 LCW registered?

FV13 LCW is a 2013 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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