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BL57 WCO

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,359 mi
Last recorded82,359 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WCO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 82,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,834 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 67,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,303 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,041 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low on tread

coolant cap missing coolant low

Fail 24 Mar 2015 45,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low on tread

coolant cap missing coolant low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,665 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 39,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,117 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2013 34,117 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,936 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 23,936 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,999 miles

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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BL57 WCO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCO, 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 BL57 WCO registered?

BL57 WCO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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