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GD57 EFX

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,830 mi
Last recorded124,830 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 EFX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 124,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover is misting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,541 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated both sides frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 117,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 117,509 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 111,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 103,105 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 103,103 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 95,315 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 85,237 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 85,133 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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,232 miles

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

both rear radius arm bushes worn

Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,312 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,597 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,597 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,969 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,730 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 32,712 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,895 miles

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

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

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 EFX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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