2007 Mazda 5 2.0L Petrol · SL57 ACU

The most recent MOT, conducted on 8 October 2025 at 94,352 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. That outcome follows a clear and stable maintenance pattern across the last three test cycles. The vehicle failed on 29 September 2025 and again on 3 October 2024, but each failure was cleared within days at a subsequent retest. Nothing in the record indicates a worsening mechanical trend. The current status is roadworthy, with no outstanding advisories from the last test. The mileage pattern is unusually low for a 19-year-old car. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the odometer rose from 83,200 to 88,606 miles, roughly 5,400 miles over twelve months. From October 2024 to October 2025, it rose to 94,352 miles, about 5,700 miles. That consistent annual usage of roughly 5,000 to 5,700 miles matches the car's lifetime average of around 4,966 miles per year. There are no suspicious jumps or long standing gaps. The three failed tests all occurred immediately before a pass, which suggests the owner used the retest system correctly rather than driving on a known defect for an extended period. The history shows no recurring faults, no structural corrosion, and no suspension, brake, or exhaust emissions failures across five consecutive tests. That is a good sign, but the record is sparse on detail because the failures were rectified quickly. A buyer should still check the usual age-related weak points in person: front and rear suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and the sills, floor pan, and subframe mounts for surface rust. Tyres were never flagged, though that is no guarantee of current tread depth. The low annual mileage means the car may have sat for periods, so hoses, belts, and the cooling system deserve a direct inspection even though the MOT has been clean. Overall, the DVSA evidence points to a straightforward, lightly used MPV that has been consistently maintained in the last three years. No failure trend exists, and the recent pass without advisories puts it in a sound position. Any purchase should still include an independent pre-purchase inspection focused on the consumables and underbody, as the MOT history alone cannot confirm the condition of components that wear gradually between annual tests.