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EX58 LVB

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,681 mi
Last recorded109,681 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 LVB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 109,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner and outer shoulder wear 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes heavily deteriated and have movement but not deemed to be excessive

load area seat belts in stored postion load area in use

sill and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 101,127 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing possibly trapped under seats (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective dpf light flashing indicating blockage or malfunction (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes heavily deteriated and have movement but not deemed to be excessive

front tyres worn heavily on inside edge

load area seat belts in stored postion load area in use

sill and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,480 miles

both rear tyre inner sidewalls soft , possibly due to internal deteriation advise replacement

knock from front suspension

minor play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes, possibly play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated and have movement

Fail 11 Sep 2018 91,456 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyre inner sidewalls soft , possibly due to internal deteriation advise replacement

minor play in front anti roll bar mounting bushes, possibly play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

rear trailing arm bushes deteriated and have movement

Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a large cut in the sidewall but no cords visable

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

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

Offside wiper blade streaking

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

brake fluid level low , clutch hydraulic pipe appears to be leaking

evidence of nearside rear tyre fouling body

load area seats stored

minor movement in nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush

Fail 7 Sep 2017 79,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a large cut in the sidewall but no cords visable

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

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

Offside wiper blade streaking

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

brake fluid level low , clutch hydraulic pipe appears to be leaking

evidence of nearside rear tyre fouling body

load area seats stored

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

dpf malfunction light

engine covert fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,609 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 33,950 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,950 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch fluid has a slight leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,148 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim buckled

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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EX58 LVB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX58 LVB, 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 EX58 LVB registered?

EX58 LVB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is EX58 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 LVB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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