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GF58 FBU

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,744 mi
Last recorded88,744 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 FBU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,375 miles

Front advise screen

Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,375 miles

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

Front advise screen

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,631 miles

Rear rear pads low

Fail 25 Mar 2017 76,572 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,193 miles

MIL light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,029 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 57,029 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

driver wiper blade split at end

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,149 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 45,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 39,326 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,315 miles

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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GF58 FBU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF58 FBU, 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 GF58 FBU registered?

GF58 FBU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is GF58 FBU safe to buy?

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