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GF57 LBJ

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,549 mi
Last recorded107,549 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 LBJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 101,524 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 101,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 84,300 miles

centre stop light not working

corrosion rear inner sills

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge

offside wiper poor

rear anti roll bar d bushed worn

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,007 miles

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2017 74,005 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily inner edge

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,313 miles

rear pads poss low, to check.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and has cuts in the tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2012 36,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and has cuts in the tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,754 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,739 miles

Wipers not clearing screen fully

ns door mirror cracked

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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GF57 LBJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF57 LBJ, 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 GF57 LBJ registered?

GF57 LBJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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