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BG08 ERO

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,204 mi
Last recorded85,204 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ERO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 80,738 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 80,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,630 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,186 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 70,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front / offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,755 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,617 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped and perishing

Offside Rear tyre stepped and perishing

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 36,617 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped and perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped and perishing

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,339 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2013 21,394 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 18,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,323 miles

handbrake high

nsf tyre getting low and slight damage

slight corrosion rear discs

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2011 16,323 miles

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

handbrake high

nsf tyre getting low and slight damage

slight corrosion rear discs

undertrays fitted

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 ERO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG08 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

BG08 ERO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is BG08 ERO safe to buy?

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