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PL57 JKZ

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 JKZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 128,472 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 128,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,323 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 111,778 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 111,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,863 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 103,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,149 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 94,149 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,155 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,010 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,987 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 52,987 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,401 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 42,398 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,774 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 19,740 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2010 19,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

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 JKZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PL57 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

PL57 JKZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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