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GV62 VDG

2013 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,977 mi
Last recorded125,977 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda 564,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 VDG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 125,977 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 125,976 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 125,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed in boot (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 116,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,107 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,551 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 59,124 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,046 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on outside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,832 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 29,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread) + wearing on outer edge + perishing (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + wearing on edges + perishing (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade split at ends

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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GV62 VDG is a 2013 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GV62 VDG, 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 GV62 VDG registered?

GV62 VDG is a 2013 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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