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AV08 TFZ

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,994 mi
Last recorded167,994 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 TFZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 167,994 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

small crack in the windscreen

vehicle underside slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 159,874 miles

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

front exhaust shield insecure

front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 6 Sep 2022 159,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

front exhaust shield insecure

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2021 150,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 142,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight brake judder

Fail 14 Aug 2020 142,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a mounting bracket insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2019 135,705 miles

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,873 miles

knocking noise from the front over bumps nothing found during the test

Fail 5 Sep 2018 124,873 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

knocking noise from the front over bumps nothing found during the test

Pass 22 May 2017 123,884 miles

front anti roll bar mount bushes have play

lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate

o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar links have slight play in ball joints

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate and become unbonded

Pass 9 May 2016 119,207 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 117,709 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 May 2014 95,233 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 69,602 miles

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

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

knocking nosie fromt front suspension unable to detect any play

o/s rear tyre wearing close to limints on inner edge and also wearing uneaven

Fail 15 May 2013 69,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

knocking nosie fromt front suspension unable to detect any play

o/s rear tyre wearing close to limints on inner edge and also wearing uneaven

Pass 18 May 2012 49,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 27,154 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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AV08 TFZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV08 TFZ, 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 AV08 TFZ registered?

AV08 TFZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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