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FY58 TVW

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,890 mi
Last recorded119,890 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 TVW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 119,890 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear door damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

clutch pipe at master cylinder wet

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Dec 2016 119,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear door damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

clutch pipe at master cylinder wet

coolant bottle empty

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,043 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 100,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 77,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,987 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 34,987 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,846 miles

N/S mirror glass missing

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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FY58 TVW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY58 TVW, 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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FY58 TVW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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