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PL57 JLU

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,623 mi
Last recorded154,623 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 JLU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 154,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear subframes and suspension arms have corrosion and have been undersealed/sprayed

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 141,466 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall slight damage

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall slight damage

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler neck corroded in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2024 130,926 miles

Central Rear seat missing

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

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

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 130,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat missing

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

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

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

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 124,178 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 124,178 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 115,029 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 115,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 103,516 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 103,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,435 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2020 93,435 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,703 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2019 87,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,233 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE. 205/50/17

Fail 16 Feb 2018 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE. 205/50/17

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,215 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,266 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting around inner wall, suggest immediate replacement

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,958 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JLU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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