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AP08 AHF

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,504 mi
Last recorded90,504 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 AHF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,504 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underside rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2024 90,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underside rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2022 86,021 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 86,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,507 miles

'DPF' light flashing on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts and chunks on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 72,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 67,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,912 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 64,912 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,522 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,602 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,133 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,480 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 32,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,851 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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AP08 AHF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP08 AHF, 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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AP08 AHF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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