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OE57 URW

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,254 mi
Last recorded178,254 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 URW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 178,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise 1.7mm and void of visible tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and other suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 167,049 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 161,051 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover broken.

Nearside and offside rear inner sills rusty.

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 154,321 miles

Nearside Rear plastic shock absorber cover broken.

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 152,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear plastic shock absorber cover broken.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 143,534 miles

Rear heat sheild loose

front and rear running gear rusty

o/s/n/s/r inner sills rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2021 143,534 miles

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

Rear heat sheild loose

front and rear running gear rusty

o/s/n/s/r inner sills rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2020 136,895 miles

Covers on outer sills obstructing view.

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Inner sills to floor rusty.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,646 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

hazard switch faulty

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover broken.

o/s/n/s/r inner sills rusty.

Fail 18 Jan 2017 98,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover broken.

o/s/n/s/r inner sills rusty.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,138 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 80,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,301 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,657 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,401 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,401 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

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 URW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

OE57 URW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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