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PF57 VKC

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,892 mi
Last recorded150,892 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 VKC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 150,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside slight wear in joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear damage to bumper and wing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 150,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside slight wear in joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear damage to bumper and wing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 138,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper and wing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 138,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear slight damage to bumper and wing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge.. close to exposing cord. 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape on inside edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to exposing cords on inside edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 126,291 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear suspension failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge.. close to exposing cord. 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape on inside edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to exposing cords on inside edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,580 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose (1.1.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 117,579 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose (1.1.3 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,214 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,860 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose split (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 104,859 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose split (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,279 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,422 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to step

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,949 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 61,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr tyre inner shoulder devoid of tread.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges

Fail 20 Feb 2015 57,567 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre low pressure

rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,357 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2014 50,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,203 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,802 miles

Uneven wear to front tyres, wearing on inner tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VKC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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