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FH57 VMG

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,581 mi
Last recorded132,581 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 VMG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,581 miles

parts of the rear suspension has been cover up with paint

Fail 4 Aug 2020 132,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parts of the rear suspension has been cover up with paint

Pass 2 Jul 2019 128,560 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

centre exhaust slightly blowing and mount corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 123,620 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 123,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms. o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 116,896 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2017 116,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s + o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 111,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

2 x rear tyre pressures look low.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,676 miles

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

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

No extra rear seats in use....

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,986 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 98,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,373 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,156 miles

nearside front tyre is close to legal limits on inner edge

offside front tyre is close to legal limits on inner edge

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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FH57 VMG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FH57 VMG, 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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FH57 VMG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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