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AF08 OFH

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,131 mi
Last recorded120,131 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OFH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 111,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,713 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 92,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,089 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 89,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,463 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear disc inner faces quite badly corroded

Engine MIL illuminated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear lamp broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays concealing some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2017 84,463 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear disc inner faces quite badly corroded

Engine MIL illuminated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear lamp broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays concealing some underside components

Pass 26 May 2016 73,726 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear lamp damaged

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 73,726 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear lamp damaged

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,149 miles

both front & rear subframes/suspension arms surface rust

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wider size tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2013 56,951 miles

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

different sized tyres on rear of vehicle to front

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,951 miles

different sized tyres on rear of vehicle to front

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,458 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 43,449 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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AF08 OFH is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF08 OFH, 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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AF08 OFH is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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