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AE08 GXB

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,560 mi
Last recorded38,560 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GXB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 38,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 38,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 24,838 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged no cords exposed

Fail 12 May 2010 24,766 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged no cords exposed

Pass 27 May 2008 9,979 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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AE08 GXB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE08 GXB, 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 AE08 GXB registered?

AE08 GXB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AE08 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 GXB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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