MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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 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 ()
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
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 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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake reserve could be improved
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
all 4 tyres getting low on tread
rear exhaust deteriorating
service brake reserve could be improved
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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