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RA57 SWZ

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,072 mi
Last recorded100,072 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 SWZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,535 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

light corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Aug 2020 93,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

light corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,688 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to rear subframe and various suspension components

Fail 11 Jul 2018 65,670 miles

Exhaust system insecure two rear brackets broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to rear subframe and various suspension components

Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,889 miles

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

all rear suspension components in a rusty condition

slight play in n/s/r suspension bush

Fail 31 Jul 2017 62,888 miles

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

all rear suspension components in a rusty condition

slight play in n/s/r suspension bush

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,858 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 53,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 47,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 47,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,282 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,610 miles

brake fluid level low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,214 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 26,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,972 miles

front registration plate mount loose

Fail 18 Jan 2011 17,972 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

front registration plate mount loose

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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RA57 SWZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red 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 RA57 SWZ, 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 RA57 SWZ registered?

RA57 SWZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is RA57 SWZ safe to buy?

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