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VO58 WFX

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,270 mi
Last recorded51,270 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 WFX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 51,270 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rubber bush split/worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rubber bush splitting/worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill to floor and front lower cross member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION ,BRAKE COMPONENTS ,COVERED IN AGE RELATED CORROSION

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,168 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 50,168 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 48,382 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 48,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,058 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2022 47,057 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,383 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,928 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,958 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 40,915 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,991 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,663 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,243 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 31,243 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,222 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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VO58 WFX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VO58 WFX, 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 VO58 WFX registered?

VO58 WFX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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