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AP08 ESG

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,843 mi
Last recorded125,843 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 ESG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,843 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 98,465 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 98,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,241 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has several small cuts and is worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated and worn off on the inside edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 80,025 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn

Nearside Front lower wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front lower wish bone rear bush deteriorating

Rear heat shield not complety secured

Pass 12 May 2018 72,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 63,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 55,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 50,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 45,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,289 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 33,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 24,978 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 24,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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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AP08 ESG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AP08 ESG, 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 AP08 ESG registered?

AP08 ESG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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