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PL57 GHO

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,032 mi
Last recorded135,032 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 GHO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 135,032 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 135,022 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 128,545 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sills showing signs of corrosion, not considered excessive.

Fail 23 Jun 2022 128,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sills showing signs of corrosion, not considered excessive.

Pass 18 Jun 2021 123,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 118,133 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 118,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 108,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 98,822 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,288 miles

rear discs pitted /scored on inner face.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 43,230 miles

2nd row centre belt not checked seat base missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seat belts not checked 3rd row seats folded down.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,279 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,368 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 GHO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GHO, 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 PL57 GHO registered?

PL57 GHO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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