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DS57 OWX

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,021 mi
Last recorded105,021 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 OWX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 105,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,925 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,891 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row missing ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced surface rust both inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface rust both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 90,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 90,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,306 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface rust on inner sills

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,203 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 56,039 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,314 miles

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,543 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,535 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 30,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,897 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,061 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 17,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DS57 OWX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DS57 OWX, 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 DS57 OWX registered?

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

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