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FG58 KEJ

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,320 mi
Last recorded147,320 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 KEJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 147,320 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARISDE / OFFSIDE ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 147,320 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARISDE / OFFSIDE ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 139,550 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge strongly advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 139,526 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge strongly advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 130,195 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 130,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 121,669 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 112,340 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,742 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 105,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 94,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 75,205 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 73,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,561 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 65,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 56,934 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 56,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,348 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FG58 KEJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FG58 KEJ, 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 FG58 KEJ registered?

FG58 KEJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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