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VF57 BXX

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,995 mi
Last recorded65,995 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 BXX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,995 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 65,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,166 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,916 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

os child seat removed for the purpose of seatbelt check

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,900 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,767 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,232 miles

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

both nearside tyres have side wall damage

center seat 2nd row base missing

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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VF57 BXX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF57 BXX, 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 VF57 BXX registered?

VF57 BXX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is VF57 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 BXX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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