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GY58 FWL

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,849 mi
Last recorded114,849 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 FWL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 114,849 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bush perishing.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Offside rear suspension trailing arm front bush perishing and de-bonding.

Oil leak from nearside of engine bay.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 114,849 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bush perishing.

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

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Offside rear suspension trailing arm front bush perishing and de-bonding.

Oil leak from nearside of engine bay.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,741 miles

Both rear radius arm front bushes perishing

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 1 Oct 2016 105,739 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear radius arm front bushes perishing

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre slightly worn and worn almost devoid of visable tead on outer edge

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes slight weak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,749 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,238 miles

PRESENTED WITH NO MEASURABLE OIL ON DIPSTICK

all brake discs appear worn/corroded

both front tyres are low on inner edges

exhaust heatshield underside front collapsed on exhaust

front number plate is cracked

front pads getting low

Fail 29 Sep 2014 84,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

PRESENTED WITH NO MEASURABLE OIL ON DIPSTICK

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs appear worn/corroded

both front tyres are low on inner edges

exhaust heatshield underside front collapsed on exhaust

front pads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,478 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,152 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Slight play on O/S/R anti roll bar link arm ball joint

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 41,790 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GY58 FWL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GY58 FWL, 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 GY58 FWL registered?

GY58 FWL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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