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PF57 VJX

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,944 mi
Last recorded99,944 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 VJX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 99,944 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,731 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

creaking noise from front subframe

Pass 12 Jun 2024 88,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,764 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 76,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,647 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 66,647 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,415 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking oil (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,543 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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PF57 VJX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PF57 VJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF57 VJX registered?

PF57 VJX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is PF57 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF57 VJX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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