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VN58 HYX

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

204,602 mi
Last recorded204,602 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 HYX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 204,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

slight knocking noise on lock to lock at steering

Fail 21 Feb 2018 204,589 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level low (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 195,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 195,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 185,269 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 185,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 156,945 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 156,866 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 133,876 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 133,768 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 104,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 104,530 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,869 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 83,865 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,290 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,758 miles

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 HYX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VN58 HYX, 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 HYX registered?

VN58 HYX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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