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RJ58 RZA

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,700 mi
Last recorded121,700 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 RZA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 121,700 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 109,693 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 109,693 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,264 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 102,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 94,346 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 7 Dec 2019 94,346 miles

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 8 Dec 2018 85,052 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 84,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,594 miles

both front chassis heavily corroded

both outer floors to sills heavily corroded

front no plate damaged

nsf tyre wearing low

osf tyre tread area perishing

Fail 18 Dec 2017 76,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front chassis heavily corroded

both outer floors to sills heavily corroded

front no plate damaged

nsf tyre wearing low

osf tyre tread area perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 67,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 58,049 miles

offside rear tyre heavily perished and nail stuck in.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 5 Dec 2015 58,048 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre heavily perished and nail stuck in.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,030 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 50,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 39,998 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 39,987 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,559 miles

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

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

offside rear fog lamp lense damaged - temporary repair - recommend replacement

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 RZA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

RJ58 RZA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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