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AO08 VDF

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,639 mi
Last recorded116,639 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VDF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam pattern poor

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 113,461 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam pattern poor

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,557 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 108,557 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2020 103,708 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 103,708 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 99,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,516 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,465 miles

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake reserve could be improved

Fail 9 Feb 2018 87,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake reserve could be improved

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,410 miles

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

rear exhaust deteriorating

service brake reserve could be improved

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,306 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted

Exhaust mounts deterioating

N/S Front & Rear tyres wearing low on edges

N/S front suspension bush deterioating

Service brake pedal reserve could be improved

Fail 22 Feb 2016 74,298 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine cover & undertrays fitted

Exhaust mounts deterioating

N/S Front & Rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 62,614 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 50,445 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,779 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VDF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDF, 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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AO08 VDF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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