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GU58 GWL

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,370 mi
Last recorded177,370 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 GWL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 177,370 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 177,370 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 173,420 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 173,420 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 173,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 162,465 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 162,461 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 154,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 136,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 102,446 miles

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

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 GWL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU58 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

GU58 GWL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is GU58 GWL safe to buy?

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