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FG08 FVS

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,904 mi
Last recorded149,904 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FVS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 149,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 138,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower bubber slite split

Pass 17 Jan 2018 132,535 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 132,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 126,036 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,978 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,865 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,240 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,451 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,451 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,520 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 70,429 miles

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

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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FG08 FVS is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

FG08 FVS is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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