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FB57 EFR

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,155 mi
Last recorded78,155 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 EFR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 78,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted blocking the view of components

Fail 8 Jan 2019 68,180 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted blocking the view of components

Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,099 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 58,099 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,077 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 51,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,579 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,663 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,125 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,223 miles

3rd row seats folded down

both front bottom arm rear bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc rusted on inner face

plastic covers fitted along floor pan

washers low on screen

Fail 1 Feb 2013 26,223 miles

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

3rd row seats folded down

both front bottom arm rear bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc rusted on inner face

plastic covers fitted along floor pan

washers low on screen

Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,435 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 21,434 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner wdge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,724 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both 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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FB57 EFR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FB57 EFR, 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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FB57 EFR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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