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FV57 TVD

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,051 mi
Last recorded137,051 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 TVD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 137,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2024 137,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,892 miles

O.S F HEAD LIGHT NEEDS POLISHING

Fail 6 Nov 2023 117,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O.S F HEAD LIGHT NEEDS POLISHING

Pass 31 Oct 2022 93,585 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2021 71,775 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,644 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 46,089 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 46,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 43,366 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 41,227 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 35,232 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 32,821 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,616 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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FV57 TVD 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 83.3%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

FV57 TVD is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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