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PF57 ZBW

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 ZBW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,798 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded in places

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing on the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle suspension front and rear badly corroded

Vehicle underneath badly corroded in places

Fail 18 Oct 2016 93,798 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket snapped off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust system badly corroded in places

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing on the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle suspension front and rear badly corroded

Vehicle underneath badly corroded in places

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 79,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,304 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Underneath corroded in places

Fail 10 Oct 2014 70,304 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Underneath corroded in places

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,033 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 51,920 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low

rear exaust hanger corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,920 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low

rear exaust hanger corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,760 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,349 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 ZBW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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