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VU58 TPY

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,735 mi
Last recorded71,735 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 TPY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,735 miles

O/S rear tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 71,713 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S rear tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,723 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear markers and worn inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2016 61,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear markers and worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,824 miles

Damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,301 miles

Slight cracking to outside wall on n/s rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2014 40,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight cracking to outside wall on n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear seats in stored position. partial check only seat belts.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 30,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear seats in stored position. partial check only seat belts.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,449 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,012 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 19,961 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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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VU58 TPY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VU58 TPY, 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 VU58 TPY registered?

VU58 TPY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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