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AO58 VPM

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,946 mi
Last recorded185,946 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VPM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 185,946 miles

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

handbrake could do with adjusting just barely brake test

Pass 10 Dec 2024 178,966 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 167,765 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 154,618 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,738 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 142,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 131,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 131,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 108,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 108,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 102,808 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,840 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 6 Dec 2016 94,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,372 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,717 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,800 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low (3mm)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r wheel has a dented / distorted inner bead rim

o/s/f tyre worn low (3mm)

o/s/f wheel has a dented / distorted inner bead rim

o/s/r tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,373 miles

n/s/r wheel dented on inner bead rim

o/s/f wheel dented on inner bead rim

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,764 miles

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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AO58 VPM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol 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 AO58 VPM, 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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AO58 VPM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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