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FL58 VHC

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,785 mi
Last recorded136,785 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VHC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 136,785 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 136,785 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 126,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,597 miles

Nearside Front head light aim dim

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges 3 m/m tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges 3 m/m tread

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 114,597 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front head light aim dim

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges 3 m/m tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges 3 m/m tread

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,528 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,048 miles

Front tyres 78% worn,inner treads worn less than 3mm depth.

Near side rear tyre 78% worn

Off side front track control arm bush bond failing

Rear seat belts not examined except centre rear due to child seats fastened and non use of seats.

Reduced light output from off side headlamp.

Slight play in off side rear drop link bar ball joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 80,839 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,678 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 VHC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL58 VHC, 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 FL58 VHC registered?

FL58 VHC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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