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FL58 VXW

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,010 mi
Last recorded139,010 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VXW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 139,010 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,326 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 131,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 122,719 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 122,719 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,368 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 86,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower rear wishbone bush has slight movement

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush has slight movement

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 80,654 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower rear wishbone bush has slight movement

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush has slight movement

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2014 67,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged but readable

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,674 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,608 miles

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

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

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 VXW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

FL58 VXW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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