MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DASH LIGHT ILLUMINATED (8.2.2.2 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ARM BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edge. Also has cut on outer wall
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edge.
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake fluid level is low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Seat belts in boot not fully checked.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Seat belts in boot not fully checked.
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.
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FG08 FVJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FG08 FVJ, 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 FG08 FVJ registered?
FG08 FVJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 April 2008.
Is FG08 FVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG08 FVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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