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GR57 DSE

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,112 mi
Last recorded163,112 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 DSE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 163,112 miles

Central Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 160,386 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 153,809 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 143,990 miles

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

General build up of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2023 143,990 miles

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

General build up of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets unblocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 135,064 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2021 125,181 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 115,153 miles

Slight wear starting at O/S/R main suspension arm main bush

Fail 7 Feb 2020 115,153 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe getting abit corroded

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower suspension arm bushes

O/S number plate light n/w

O/S/R outer b/pad starting to wear slightly

Slight surface corrosion at rear end inner sills/chassis areas and inner sill areras

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush

Slight wear starting at O/S/R main suspension arm main bush

Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,355 miles

N/S/F dipped beam bulb appears abit loose

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded, and inner sill/floor edge areas

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F suspension arm front bush

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,123 miles

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edges of tread.

Offside rear trailing arm bush starting to separate.

Windscreen washers poor.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edges of tread.

Offside rear trailing arm bush starting to separate.

Windscreen washers poor.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,193 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,841 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing REAR (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing REAR (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing REAR (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing REAR (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,061 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,974 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,712 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,730 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,853 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2011 22,853 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)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small chips over windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2011 22,713 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small chips over windscreen

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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GR57 DSE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GR57 DSE, 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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GR57 DSE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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