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RJ58 DGY

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,366 mi
Last recorded173,366 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 DGY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 173,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 154,265 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,769 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 133,769 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,945 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 114,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,966 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,637 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,709 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,708 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RJ58 DGY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RJ58 DGY, 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 RJ58 DGY registered?

RJ58 DGY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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