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NL58 AAJ

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,988 mi
Last recorded83,988 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 AAJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inbetween tread

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 83,986 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inbetween tread

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,842 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,833 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 58,651 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edge.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

E,M,L, illuminated

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,581 miles

E.M.L. illuminated

nearside front tyre scrubbing off outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,768 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 43,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2011 36,923 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

wipers smearing screen slightly

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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NL58 AAJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NL58 AAJ, 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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NL58 AAJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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