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AX08 LHU

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,863 mi
Last recorded108,863 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 LHU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 108,863 miles

damage too nsf wing

surface rust on front and rear suspension and inner sills

Pass 10 Feb 2025 95,165 miles

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,635 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 77,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,909 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,959 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,162 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,314 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,952 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,456 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,543 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 23,446 miles

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

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

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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AX08 LHU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AX08 LHU, 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 AX08 LHU registered?

AX08 LHU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is AX08 LHU safe to buy?

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