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AP08 HPC

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,210 mi
Last recorded72,210 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HPC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 72,210 miles

temporary repair to rear exhaust joint

Pass 21 May 2020 63,116 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 61,430 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,347 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,368 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 56,367 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,487 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 55,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,239 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,280 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,025 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 47,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 43,521 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HPC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC registered?

AP08 HPC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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