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BP57 PVL

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,954 mi
Last recorded100,954 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 PVL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,954 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 100,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,358 miles

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear Silencer hangers rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2017 87,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear Silencer hangers rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,619 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,283 miles

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

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

both rear brake disc/s slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 24,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Dec 2010 7,107 miles

Inner and outer shoulder treads of N/S/F tyre slightly worn.

Inner and outer shoulder treads of O/S/F tyre slightly worn.

O/S/F tyre valve cap missing.

Scratch on N/S/F wheel.

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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BP57 PVL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP57 PVL, 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 BP57 PVL registered?

BP57 PVL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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