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BJ08 AVB

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,060 mi
Last recorded96,060 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 AVB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 96,060 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 83,832 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 83,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD DETACHED

Fail 9 Apr 2018 77,847 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELD DETACHED

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,348 miles

front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 68,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,717 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,033 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 48,033 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,448 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,448 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,657 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 33,657 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,717 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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BJ08 AVB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ08 AVB, 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 BJ08 AVB registered?

BJ08 AVB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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