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GF58 GWN

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 GWN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 130,421 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 130,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,803 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 119,483 miles

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

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

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

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

top up engine oil

Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,001 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 114,973 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust shield loose under fuel tank

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,121 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 109,082 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect exhaust leak is cause of this failure (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks due to corrosion on center and rear exhaust pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,591 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front silencer mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,775 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

items on rear folding seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 92,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

items on rear folding seats could not check rear seat belts

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 4 ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust shield rear adrift

Fail 14 Feb 2018 83,971 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 4 ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust shield rear adrift

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,670 miles

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber upper dust covers insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2016 64,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber upper dust covers insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,984 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 32,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,549 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 24,549 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 GWN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GWN, 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 GF58 GWN registered?

GF58 GWN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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The MOT history for GF58 GWN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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