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RJ58 RZE

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,236 mi
Last recorded133,236 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 RZE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 133,236 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive vehicle underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to limited access

Nearside Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 129,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 129,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling device broken on rear axle (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 127,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,667 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Rear all suspension components are corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 124,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front both wearing inner edges

Rear all suspension components are corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 122,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,225 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front headlamp washer inop

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 112,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 112,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,850 miles

dpf light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 94,850 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

dpf light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,355 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

front tyres worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,342 miles

rear brakes appear worn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 56,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre inner shoulder scubbed

rear brakes appear worn

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 RZE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ58 RZE, 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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RJ58 RZE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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