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GP57 MUW

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,540 mi
Last recorded87,540 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 MUW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,540 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 87,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,965 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,front number plate cracked,front suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,662 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,837 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,837 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 20 May 2015 63,182 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 63,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All four brake discs are cooroded scored and worn

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 54,965 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,677 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,245 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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GP57 MUW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MUW, 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 GP57 MUW registered?

GP57 MUW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is GP57 MUW safe to buy?

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