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SC57 FGO

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,580 mi
Last recorded86,580 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 FGO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush staring to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 86,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached engine under tray insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush staring to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,237 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole but corroded has limited life left (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 74,237 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Pads getting low this side has had calliper on otherside (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole but corroded has limited life left (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,378 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 16 Nov 2015 68,376 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outside but good tread in center (4.1.E.1)

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear perished

Fail 14 Nov 2014 62,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,467 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

cannot see inner pads at rear

edges of front tyres worn

underside of car is starting to corrode quite a lot recommend undersealing or some sort of protection .

Fail 13 Nov 2013 56,467 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

cannot see inner pads at rear

edges of front tyres worn

underside of car is starting to corrode quite a lot recommend undersealing or some sort of protection .

Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,454 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Slight delamination of front lower arm back bushes.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,896 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 42,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,762 miles

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

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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SC57 FGO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SC57 FGO, 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 SC57 FGO registered?

SC57 FGO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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