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GU58 EXD

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,260 mi
Last recorded87,260 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 EXD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,410 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 74,410 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,596 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,124 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 62,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,549 miles

n/s/f wearing inner/outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f wearing inner/outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,406 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 37,406 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Mar 2014 32,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,548 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GU58 EXD is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU58 EXD, 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 GU58 EXD registered?

GU58 EXD is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is GU58 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 EXD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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