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AO08 NHA

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,796 mi
Last recorded195,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NHA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 195,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 182,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 169,435 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

rear axle sign of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2023 156,429 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear bump stop,perished

sign of fluid leak,surrounding engine

Pass 25 Jun 2022 142,842 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2022 142,842 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 128,928 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 128,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 107,093 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel pipe chafing fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 91,845 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 91,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,576 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,991 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 46,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,067 miles

Nearside 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
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AO08 NHA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHA, 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 AO08 NHA registered?

AO08 NHA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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