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A24 ABU

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,729 mi
Last recorded35,729 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 ABU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 35,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 34,236 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 32,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 31,640 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 29,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 29,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 28,180 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,302 miles

front brake pads near legal limit inner

Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,758 miles

n/s/f tyre is bald on inner edge and has a cut on inner wall

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 23 May 2014 24,004 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges + has a cut on the inner edge

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 19 May 2014 24,004 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges + has a cut on the inner edge

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 9 May 2013 22,378 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 21,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 21,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,210 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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A24 ABU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A24 ABU, 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 A24 ABU registered?

A24 ABU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is A24 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 ABU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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