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AP08 RMV

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,710 mi
Last recorded67,710 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RMV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,710 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

e/m t/c &dpf warning lights on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,710 miles

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

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

e/m t/c &dpf warning lights on

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,959 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,203 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside front brake pads look low

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,092 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,639 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,527 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 RMV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

AP08 RMV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AP08 RMV safe to buy?

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