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FH57 VMK

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,241 mi
Last recorded137,241 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 VMK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 137,241 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 137,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 126,995 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 126,995 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 124,768 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 124,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 122,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,311 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 118,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,930 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,196 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 99,154 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,550 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 89,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,588 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,655 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,655 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FH57 VMK is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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