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WD57 BJZ

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,515 mi
Last recorded132,515 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 BJZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 132,515 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 132,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,481 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,751 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 115,700 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,117 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,317 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 94,282 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,886 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 86,706 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,483 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,243 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 35,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WD57 BJZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WD57 BJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD57 BJZ registered?

WD57 BJZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is WD57 BJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD57 BJZ shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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