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WM57 AVB

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,877 mi
Last recorded101,877 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 AVB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 101,877 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2020 99,254 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 96,578 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 94,278 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 92,761 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 92,761 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 88,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 81,058 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 81,058 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 71,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,820 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 62,820 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 55,195 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,889 miles

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

front pads getting low

itemes in rear very rear belts not fully checked

rear discs corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2010 43,889 miles

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

front pads getting low

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

itemes in rear very rear belts not fully checked

rear discs corroding

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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WM57 AVB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WM57 AVB, 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 WM57 AVB registered?

WM57 AVB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is WM57 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 AVB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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