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GD57 EFT

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,135 mi
Last recorded148,135 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 EFT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 148,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 143,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 135,377 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 135,377 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 124,425 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 124,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,395 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,785 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 49,303 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 49,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 40,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

heat sheld insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,680 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 31,523 miles

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

Nearside 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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GD57 EFT is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GD57 EFT, 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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GD57 EFT is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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