MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both inner sills front to rear corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both inner sills front to rear corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (1.7.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.4)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre small cut
offside rear tyre perished/worn on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre worn on edges
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear tyres perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear tyres perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front wiper blade split
rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FG08 FVN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FG08 FVN, 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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FG08 FVN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 April 2008.
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