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J353 TNC

2001 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,766 mi
Last recorded164,766 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda 5103,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 TNC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 164,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 163,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 161,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 160,656 miles

Central Rear Upper ENGINE OIL LEAK DISTRIBUTOR SEAL ?

Fail 8 Jun 2023 160,656 miles

Central Rear Upper ENGINE OIL LEAK DISTRIBUTOR SEAL ?

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 160,556 miles

Central Front Upper OIL LEAK POSS ROCKER COVER

Fail 16 Jun 2022 160,556 miles

Central Front Upper OIL LEAK POSS ROCKER COVER

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 160,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Phone holder (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear link bushes perished near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 159,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 159,446 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs have slight surface rusting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 158,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 157,612 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 156,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 151,693 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 154,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 153,510 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 152,987 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 152,232 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 152,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 151,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 150,900 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 149,528 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 147,217 miles

Rust scale on several suspensoin parts

Fail 19 Jun 2007 147,217 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rust scale on several suspensoin parts

Pass 19 Jun 2006 134,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

oil leak

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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J353 TNC is a 2001 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 103,248 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 J353 TNC, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J353 TNC is a 2001 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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