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FY58 TWG

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,851 mi
Last recorded100,851 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 TWG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 100,851 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 100,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,070 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 91,070 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 84,767 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all passenger seats ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,301 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 75,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,698 miles

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

child seats fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 66,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seats fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,477 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 36,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2013 36,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,270 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

small cut to tread area of nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,853 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 27,853 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

noticed that child seat is un buckled

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear seat belts not checked

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 TWG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TWG, 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 FY58 TWG registered?

FY58 TWG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is FY58 TWG safe to buy?

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