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GP57 MTV

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,829 mi
Last recorded104,829 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 MTV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 104,829 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 98,772 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 98,772 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 93,869 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,311 miles

rear under sills starting to rust

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,192 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,362 miles

slight play in front antiroll bracket bushes . slight play in front shockers

suspension and floor starting to rust

Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 68,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 64,363 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,264 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,306 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 44,276 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 40,784 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 35,826 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2010 27,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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GP57 MTV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GP57 MTV, 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 GP57 MTV registered?

GP57 MTV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is GP57 MTV safe to buy?

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