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B12 RDV

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,521 mi
Last recorded65,521 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 RDV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 65,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 60,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,803 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 47,299 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,790 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,573 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,756 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,189 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 26,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,294 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 22,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,966 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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B12 RDV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B12 RDV, 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 B12 RDV registered?

B12 RDV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is B12 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 RDV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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