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DS57 EUB

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,726 mi
Last recorded153,726 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 EUB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2024 153,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 149,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 149,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 141,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshields deteriorated and loose in places

Pass 2 Mar 2021 126,812 miles

oil residue engine area

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

Fail 23 Feb 2021 126,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.17 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & offside rear - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

oil residue engine area

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 104,016 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 104,016 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,469 miles

Under shield fitted to vehicle so unable to view some testable items.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under shield fitted to vehicle so unable to view some testable items.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall, deep and very close to cords construction

Fail 19 Nov 2015 62,755 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall, deep and very close to cords construction

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,015 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 42,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,991 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 31,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 22,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 13,046 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

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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DS57 EUB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DS57 EUB, 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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DS57 EUB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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