MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm FRONT BUSH is worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and almost on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm FRONT BUSH is worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear door doesnt open properly
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both headlight patterns are starting to diffuse
drivers door requires attention(dropping when opened)
exhaust system is corroded
front brake pads are worn
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Offside Front door has slight split around lower door hinge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front door has slight split around lower door hinge
both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated
n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated
n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
DPF. light flashing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear both tyres wearing low on edges
under trays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine noise
under trays loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rattle on exhaust centre heat shield damaged has been removed for safety
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rattle on exhaust centre heat shield damaged has been removed for safety
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
brake disc wear
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FD08 VRC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 FD08 VRC, 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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FD08 VRC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 June 2008.
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