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FV57 JXM

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,415 mi
Last recorded140,415 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 JXM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 140,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 137,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 134,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 131,116 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Sep 2023 131,075 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,885 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 126,861 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 122,050 miles

Nearside Rear Upper quarter panel damaged

Offside Front Upper Body panel slightly loose wing & bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 118,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box at connection (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 118,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box at connection (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 110,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,638 miles

both side front wishbourne rear bushes has some play

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 101,638 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both side front wishbourne rear bushes has some play

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,036 miles

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

nsf tyre outer wall deteriorating

osf tyre wearing around edges

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wiper blades worn

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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FV57 JXM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV57 JXM, 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 FV57 JXM registered?

FV57 JXM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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