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GD57 LDC

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,559 mi
Last recorded104,559 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 LDC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 104,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 96,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 96,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,782 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2020 71,916 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

wet test

Fail 9 Feb 2020 71,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight under body corrosion

wet test

Pass 16 Mar 2019 68,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,437 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut to side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,097 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to edge

nearside rear tyre cut to sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,217 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 57,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,576 miles

slight wear to n/s/f lower balljoint relative to miles covered.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,457 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn to inner and outter edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre pressures appear low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner 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 LDC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LDC, 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 GD57 LDC registered?

GD57 LDC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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