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FY58 WCR

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,269 mi
Last recorded123,269 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 WCR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,269 miles

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

underside rusted

Fail 18 Oct 2021 123,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside rusted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 120,571 miles

Front grille and no plate loose but unlikely to fall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished but preventing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished but preventing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and disc corroded inner (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded and blisering

plastic sillbox and floorpan covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underside of vehicle corroded and blistering

Fail 17 Oct 2020 120,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake insecure w spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level remote resovoir below marked level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not on rack tube (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front grille and no plate loose but unlikely to fall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished but preventing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished but preventing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and disc corroded inner (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded and blisering

plastic sillbox and floorpan covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underside of vehicle corroded and blistering

Pass 10 Oct 2019 118,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 116,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 116,865 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,522 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,208 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 105,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened brake disc starting to corrode (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front flexible brake hoswe to brake calliper bent

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre edges wearing inner/outer

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have wear on very inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2014 78,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have wear on very inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,092 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 54,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,220 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 41,804 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 WCR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WCR, 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 WCR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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