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BG08 EOB

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,203 mi
Last recorded71,203 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EOB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,203 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 71,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,591 miles

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

wiper blades poor

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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BG08 EOB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BG08 EOB, 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 BG08 EOB registered?

BG08 EOB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is BG08 EOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 EOB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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