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FN58 GWY

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,579 mi
Last recorded81,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 GWY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 81,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 81,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,125 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes split and worn

Front number plate damaged

Slackness noted antiroll bar link arm

Slight blow from the centre exhaust section

Underneath rusty in places

Wear noted on both rear brakwe discs, o/s outer pad down to approx 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,454 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,727 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 64,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,400 miles

exhaust is rusty

headlamps have deteorated

o/s headlamp is giving a poor output

r/o/s tyre was 10lb and f/n/s was 20lb ! both where inflated before the mot

radiator expansion bottle is below min !

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The exhaust is corroded especially the hangers.

The front brake pads are aprox 55% worn.

Pass 16 May 2019 55,047 miles

Both front lower suspension wishbones rear bushes soft and starting to split.

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

Wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 11 May 2018 52,538 miles

Both front wipers poor

Sections of the exhaust system noted rusty esp exhaust hangers

Slight leak noted from power steering pipe

Slight wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 17 May 2017 49,612 miles

exhaust is very rusty

headlamp restrictor's are fitted

o/s headlamp is giving poor pattern

rear discs are worn and o/s pads are a/p 80% worn

underside is rusty in places esp inner sills

Pass 25 May 2016 46,255 miles

front discs are worn

headlamp restrictors are fitted

rear discs are worn and pads appear 50% worn

underside is rusty in places

Pass 27 May 2015 43,339 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

exhaust is very rusty

front discs are worn

rear seats are stowed

underside is rusty in places

wipers are poor

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,132 miles

n/s/f tyre perished, cracking on the tread and worn on edges

r/o/s shock absorber damp

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty, exhaust heat shield loose and in contact with exhaust

Pass 21 May 2013 34,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres perished

centre exhaust heat shield lose and rattling (corroded away at fixings)

exhaust very rusty

front discs worn and pads appear 70% worn

r/o/s tyre badly perished and worn on edges

underside rusty in places

Pass 28 May 2012 31,999 miles

offside rear tread depth getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,628 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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FN58 GWY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FN58 GWY, 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 FN58 GWY registered?

FN58 GWY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is FN58 GWY safe to buy?

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