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WM57 FZR

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,368 mi
Last recorded87,368 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 FZR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 87,368 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 85,068 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 85,068 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,511 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 81,506 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 78,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 70,944 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 70,944 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield around tank loose.

Fail 5 Jun 2020 65,196 miles

Emissions not tested no oil. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield around tank loose.

Pass 23 Mar 2019 68,730 miles

Nearside Rear reflector lens broken

Fail 21 Mar 2019 58,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector lens broken

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 53,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 52,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,885 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper slider covers missing.

Rear tyre walls perishing.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 47,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint complete arm with rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper slider covers missing.

Rear tyre walls perishing.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,427 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 40,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2015 33,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 9,783 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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WM57 FZR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WM57 FZR, 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 WM57 FZR registered?

WM57 FZR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WM57 FZR shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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