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142,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak from flexi joint at front. deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering leaking fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a small hole caused from corrosion. Minor at this stage. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated and starting to delaminate. Ok at this stage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV boot detached, clips loose and fitted backwards. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak from flexi joint at front. deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering leaking fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a small hole caused from corrosion. Minor at this stage. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated and starting to delaminate. Ok at this stage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine oil overfull
Exhaust flexi section deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil overfull
Exhaust flexi section deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring worn Fouling on rear sub frame (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring worn Fouling on rear sub frame (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6/7 folded ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust hanger broken and minor leak
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
all rear suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advise offside rear inner tyre worn unevenly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs badly corroded and worn on inner faces
rear brake discs corroded on inner faces
front bottom arm bushes worn
front discs slightly lipped and corroded
rear discs corroded inner face
rear lateral link bushes slightly worn
trailing arm bushes slightly worn
wiper blades smearing
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front bottom arm bushes worn
front discs slightly lipped and corroded
rear discs corroded inner face
rear lateral link bushes slightly worn
trailing arm bushes slightly worn
wiper blades smearing
front bottom arm bushes worn
handbrake high
nsf tyre getting low
osr laterial link bushs slightly worn
osr tyre damaged outerwall
trailing arm bushes just starting to lift
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front bottom arm bushes worn
handbrake high
nsf tyre getting low
nsr shocker leaking
osr laterial link bushs slightly worn
osr tyre damaged outerwall
trailing arm bushes just starting to lift
undertrays fitted
front bottom arm bushes slightly worn
front pads low
ns wiper blade falling apart
nsr shocker slight weep
nsr tyre bald on inner edge and cracking
os wiper blade slightly smearing
rear laterial link bushes slightly worn
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front bottom arm bushes slightly worn
front pads low
ns wiper blade falling apart
nsr shocker slight weep
nsr tyre bald on inner edge and cracking
os wiper blade slightly smearing
rear laterial link bushes slightly worn
undertrays fitted
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BL57 LDU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BL57 LDU, 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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BL57 LDU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 February 2008.
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