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AK58 OPE

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,312 mi
Last recorded86,312 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 OPE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 86,312 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,202 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 130/220 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,608 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,820 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose, suggest repair

Fail 3 Sep 2022 65,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose, suggest repair

Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,189 miles

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

corrosion underside

Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

light corrosion underside

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,486 miles

wiper split

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,782 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 43,782 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,140 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,771 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 13,722 miles

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

o/s front tyre very badly worn on inside edge

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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AK58 OPE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK58 OPE, 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 AK58 OPE registered?

AK58 OPE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AK58 OPE safe to buy?

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