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FL58 VGP

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,837 mi
Last recorded95,837 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VGP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2025 95,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,206 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 91,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,749 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 84,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 80,896 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 80,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,604 miles

both inner sills heavily corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2019 74,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 69,408 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,448 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 58,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2015 51,748 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 44,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,219 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,901 miles

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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FL58 VGP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL58 VGP, 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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FL58 VGP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 September 2008.

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