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GF57 VWU

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,015 mi
Last recorded159,015 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 VWU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 159,015 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 151,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 139,914 miles

o/s rear tyre bald and cracked on inner edge requires replacement

Pass 24 Oct 2022 130,398 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 130,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 124,722 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 124,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,650 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,925 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,427 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,777 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 81,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,431 miles

front pads becoming low...

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread at inner edge

slight distortion n/s/f roadwheel inner bead

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,300 miles

o/s/r shockaborber damp

stone chip windscreen n/s

Fail 17 Jan 2013 44,297 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

o/s/r shockaborber damp

stone chip windscreen n/s

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,178 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 20 Dec 2010 20,376 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 20,159 miles

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

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

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 VWU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF57 VWU registered?

GF57 VWU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is GF57 VWU safe to buy?

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