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BJ58 DMV

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,399 mi
Last recorded74,399 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DMV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,399 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r seat back damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r seat back damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,964 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,071 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 33,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ58 DMV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ58 DMV, 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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BJ58 DMV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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