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PK58 EBU

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,173 mi
Last recorded114,173 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 EBU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2024 114,173 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near and offside jacking points weakened by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing and tail pipe badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 106,022 miles

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

under body very dry and rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2023 106,022 miles

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

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

under body very dry and rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,231 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 97,216 miles

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

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both rear sets of brake pads fitted incorrectly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system calliper flexy hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake calliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 17 Sep 2021 91,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats stowed at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,517 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 87,512 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,614 miles

rear exhaust silencer has temporary repair

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 75,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer has temporary repair

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,947 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear both sides tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders

battery clamp heavily corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 68,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front both sides tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear both sides tyres wearing badly on inner shoulders

battery clamp heavily corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,528 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,519 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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PK58 EBU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK58 EBU, 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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PK58 EBU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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