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OE57 MZU

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,301 mi
Last recorded152,301 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 MZU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 152,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 139,984 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 139,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in hub

Fail 6 Sep 2018 113,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in hub

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 103,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,414 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 78,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,960 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 54,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jan 2012 46,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,531 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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OE57 MZU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE57 MZU, 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 OE57 MZU registered?

OE57 MZU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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