MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
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.
battery insecure.
n/s/r long metal brake pipe corroding.
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.
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.
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.
oil leak.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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