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PF57 ZBO

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,619 mi
Last recorded104,619 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,619 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 104,601 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 94,681 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 94,679 miles

Emissions not tested flexi pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,778 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 84,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing and rear (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,470 miles

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

Offside Rear slight cut on sidewall

small exhaust leak

Fail 7 Jan 2017 70,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear slight cut on sidewall

small exhaust leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 48,537 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 48,536 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 33,382 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside wiper blade slight tear

Fail 23 Dec 2013 33,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside wiper blade slight tear

Pass 27 Dec 2012 21,901 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 16,784 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 10,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 10,198 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 ZBO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZBO, 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 PF57 ZBO registered?

PF57 ZBO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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