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WG57 PLN

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,495 mi
Last recorded92,495 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 PLN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,495 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,385 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 76,011 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 75,891 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,496 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 67,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,816 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,719 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 50,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,036 miles

minor damage to nearside front tyre outter wall

Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

minor damage to nearside front tyre outter wall

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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WG57 PLN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG57 PLN, 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 WG57 PLN registered?

WG57 PLN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is WG57 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 PLN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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