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EX57 DLU

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,731 mi
Last recorded54,731 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 DLU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,731 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 54,731 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,057 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 41,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Offside front tyre is perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,643 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 28,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,643 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,325 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 22,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,668 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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EX57 DLU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX57 DLU, 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 EX57 DLU registered?

EX57 DLU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is EX57 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 DLU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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