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GV57 VUA

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,100 mi
Last recorded150,100 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VUA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 150,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 145,870 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 145,870 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x registration lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 138,283 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 127,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall bulge?

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 112,582 miles

advise on wear to nearside front lower ball joint

nearside front tyre worn bald nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,073 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 99,498 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 99,498 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 85,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2013 85,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2012 67,477 miles

brake fluid level a bit low

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn inner

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2011 48,635 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,052 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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GV57 VUA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV57 VUA, 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 GV57 VUA registered?

GV57 VUA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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