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AP08 RMX

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,562 mi
Last recorded56,562 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RMX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 56,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 55,222 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 51,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,387 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,822 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,850 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,980 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres are perished

Fail 6 Aug 2014 24,616 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres are perished

Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,322 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,625 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,389 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 RMX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

AP08 RMX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is AP08 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 RMX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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