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AB08 ALF

2016 Mazda CX-5

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,299 mi
Last recorded113,299 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda CX-553,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ALF
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 113,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2025 137,936 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 101,533 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 101,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low both [adjusted] (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,108 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 88,927 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 88,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 130,750 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 74,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has slight damage and taped

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 125,592 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 121,313 miles

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,912 miles

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 14 Dec 2021 121,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,408 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 42,730 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread [both] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Dec 2020 117,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 32,726 miles

Both front tyres worn in inside edge

Covers fitted to vehicle

non fixed child seats moved to inspect seat belts

Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in centre of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 92,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washers not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in centre of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,584 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-5?

Based on 487,434 MOT tests across 61,695 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
7,285
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
61,695
On UK Roads
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AB08 ALF is a 2016 Mazda CX-5 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2016 Mazda CX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 53,542 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda CX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda CX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB08 ALF is a 2016 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 20 December 2016.

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