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VN58 ATU

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,836 mi
Last recorded114,836 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 ATU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 114,836 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Fail 4 Dec 2017 114,824 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 100,400 miles

DPF light on

Fail 8 Dec 2016 100,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on inner (4.1.D.1b)

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

DPF light on

Offside Front worn badly on inner

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,906 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 85,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,135 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside middle row seat belt not tested .. child seat fitted

tread wearing low on front tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,352 miles

2nd row middle seat belt not tested child seat fitted

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

heat shield at fuel tank damaged/insecure

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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VN58 ATU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN58 ATU, 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 VN58 ATU registered?

VN58 ATU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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