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PL57 CBX

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,837 mi
Last recorded120,837 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 CBX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 120,837 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,474 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 109,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 103,148 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 103,148 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 95,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,139 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Front n/s/f lower suspension pinch bolt double nut locked-advise fit new nut and bolt.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 87,139 miles

Fuel filler and breather pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Front n/s/f lower suspension pinch bolt double nut locked-advise fit new nut and bolt.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,770 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 65,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,557 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 36,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,854 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

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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PL57 CBX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL57 CBX, 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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PL57 CBX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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