CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO08 AOT

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,323 mi
Last recorded89,323 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AOT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 89,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 82,543 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 76,027 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 71,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 45,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 43,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 37,613 miles

both rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,567 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,363 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front tyre heavily perished - cracked in tread

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

Offside Front tyre perished / heavily cracked in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,863 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,388 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,572 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,193 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Mazda 5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO08 AOT is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO08 AOT, 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

How do I check the history of AO08 AOT?

You can check the full history of AO08 AOT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO08 AOT registered?

AO08 AOT is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AO08 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 AOT shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO08 AOT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO08 AOT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.