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R201 UOD

1997 Mazda 5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,593 mi
Last recorded215,593 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 598,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 UOD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 215,593 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Underside rusty

Fail 19 May 2016 215,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill anchorage (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Exhaust system corroding

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Underside rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2015 215,568 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 215,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 211,478 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 211,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s+n/s/f tyre pressures low.

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on outer edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 194,845 miles

battery insecure.

n/s/r long metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 194,840 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure.

n/s/r long metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 194,826 miles

C.O emissions at fast idle close to acceptable limits.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in top steering colum bush/bearing.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 194,826 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

C.O at fast idle close to acceptable limits.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in top steering colum/bearing.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 188,887 miles

oil leak.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 188,876 miles

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

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear thin.

oil leak.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 173,482 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/f inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

oil leak.

rear suspension/subframe/anti roll bar corroding.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 173,482 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s+n/s/f inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

oil leak.

rear suspension/subframe/anti roll bar corroding.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 159,433 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 159,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

oil leak.

play in steering colum/shaft.

play in top steering colum bush.

rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 141,330 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 141,330 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

bad oil leak.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

play in steering colum/bush.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 124,389 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 124,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to front number plate.

o/s+n/s beamset slightly poor pattern.

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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R201 UOD is a 1997 Mazda 5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R201 UOD, 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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R201 UOD is a 1997 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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