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AX57 HWZ

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,871 mi
Last recorded161,871 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 HWZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 161,871 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 161,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 155,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 142,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 129,933 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 129,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 122,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 122,915 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 113,401 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 102,430 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,114 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 93,114 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AX57 HWZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX57 HWZ, 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 AX57 HWZ registered?

AX57 HWZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is AX57 HWZ safe to buy?

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