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AP08 XAT

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,667 mi
Last recorded86,667 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,667 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 86,665 miles

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

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,494 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 74,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,070 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,080 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tail light lens slightly broken but not showing white light to rear

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,924 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 52,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16-91v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner 205/55/r16-91v (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,485 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,291 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 34,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,705 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,515 miles

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

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 XAT is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

AP08 XAT is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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