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PL57 TVE

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,574 mi
Last recorded133,574 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 133,574 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 133,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached has wronge pinch bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 119,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 85,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 70,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 70,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED OK (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working FIXED (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED OK (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,169 miles

heat sheild loose

Fail 20 Aug 2015 61,166 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

heat sheild loose

Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,745 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 51,736 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,566 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,209 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 TVE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TVE, 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 TVE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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