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ST57 UUW

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,979 mi
Last recorded128,979 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 UUW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 18 Jul 2017 125,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fore-most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

h/brake judder

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn edges

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 110,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened Excessive movement (2.4.G.1)

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

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gases

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Registration plate cracked

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Unevenly worn

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Both tyres perished

Fail 20 Jul 2016 107,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 95,234 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 95,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,844 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,071 miles

no 2nd row centre seat fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2011 38,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no 2nd row centre seat fitted at time of test

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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ST57 UUW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ST57 UUW, 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 ST57 UUW registered?

ST57 UUW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is ST57 UUW safe to buy?

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