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AV08 XOS

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,500 mi
Last recorded112,500 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing out of shape

suspension and inner sills rusty covers on outer sills

Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,320 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

underside rusty sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2021 103,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle missing rear middle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

underside rusty sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,980 miles

eml on

fault with o/s/r door

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 93,618 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 93,612 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,052 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,456 miles

front arm bushes deteriorated allowing arm movment

o/s park brake lower than n/s

rear brakes worn to limit

Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,456 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front arm bushes deteriorated allowing arm movment

o/s park brake lower than n/s

rear brakes worn to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f outer tyre wall damage

Fail 2 Nov 2016 70,338 miles

Braking system leaking leaking from pipe to master cylinder reservoir (3.6.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction light stays illuminated (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush separated (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f outer tyre wall damage

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,113 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,332 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 50,332 miles

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 42,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 42,040 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 35,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2011 25,211 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 XOS is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOS, 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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AV08 XOS is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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