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PL57 GHA

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,992 mi
Last recorded107,992 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 GHA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 107,992 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside front inner support bearing play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

advisory both front brake discs back plate excess corroded

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

advisory rear suspension components are corroded like suspension arm and coil springs

Fail 21 May 2026 107,992 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside front inner support bearing play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

advisory both front brake discs back plate excess corroded

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

advisory rear suspension components are corroded like suspension arm and coil springs

Fail 7 May 2026 107,667 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,754 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,663 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 63,320 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 63,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,655 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,376 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 41,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,463 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 31,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 26,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 20,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,175 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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PL57 GHA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GHA, 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 GHA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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