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OE57 PHJ

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 PHJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,218 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion forming both inner sills/rear subframe

Fail 2 Aug 2019 115,214 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion forming both inner sills/rear subframe

Pass 25 Aug 2018 112,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring is heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer mount cooroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,581 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 104,255 miles

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

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 104,231 miles

Electrical wiring insecure DPF wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 98,524 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 98,524 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 87,237 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,142 miles

Offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,588 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,570 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 PHJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

OE57 PHJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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