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AO58 FHZ

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,150 mi
Last recorded138,150 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FHZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 138,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

diesel smell / injector chuffing under the secured engine cover

nearside & offside rear inner sill areas corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2021 138,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

diesel smell / injector chuffing under the secured engine cover

nearside & offside rear inner sill areas corroding

rear exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2020 129,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 129,541 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,252 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 125,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,470 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,678 miles

Front and rear tyres excessively worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,613 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front and rear tyres excessively worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,794 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 98,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,961 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield broken off

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 88,961 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield broken off

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,482 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 79,452 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil level above full mark. Vibration during emissions test.

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside front brake disc, runout.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion on exhaust but not blowing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,223 miles

Rear brake discs wearing, lipped.

Rear brake pads worn.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,993 miles

Unable to test centre rear seat belt, buckles not presented.

Unable to test rear seatbelts, rear seats stowed.

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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AO58 FHZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 74,415 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 AO58 FHZ, 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 18 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO58 FHZ registered?

AO58 FHZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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