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RE62 VZV

2013 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,472 mi
Last recorded136,472 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2013 Mazda 564,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 VZV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 136,472 miles

both rear lower arm bushes starting to perish

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 13 Jan 2021 136,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear lower arm bushes starting to perish

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,401 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing windscreen slightly, not adversely affecting drivers view

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

some corrosion/wear rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2019 116,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,225 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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RE62 VZV is a 2013 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RE62 VZV, 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 RE62 VZV registered?

RE62 VZV is a 2013 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 January 2013.

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