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FL58 VHP

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,936 mi
Last recorded118,936 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VHP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 118,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 118,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 108,826 miles

NS and OSF tyres are worn to inner edges

NSR tyre is worn to inner edge

Fail 16 May 2022 108,629 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NS and OSF tyres are worn to inner edges

NSR tyre is worn to inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 26 May 2021 97,470 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 89,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2020 89,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 80,288 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 72,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far back ()

Pass 30 May 2017 64,697 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far back ()

Pass 31 May 2016 59,168 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 59,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 50,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2015 50,429 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,365 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,583 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,619 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 15,619 miles

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

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

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 VHP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

FL58 VHP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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