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BJ08 AVD

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,376 mi
Last recorded121,376 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 121,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 111,475 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 105,409 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 105,101 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front & both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 99,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 99,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 99,032 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front under floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and offside front inner sill sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,979 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 83,250 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes poor

Fail 30 May 2017 83,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes poor

front no plate cracked

Pass 25 May 2016 76,383 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside windscreen washer weak

both front tyres signs of wear to inner edges

both rear brake discs lipped

corrosion to exhaust system

deterioration to both front wishbone rear bushes

rear wiper split

surface corrosion to under body

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,992 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 61,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on

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

dpf light on

nearside rear brake caliper clip missing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,336 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 31,228 miles

Nearside 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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BJ08 AVD is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ08 AVD, 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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BJ08 AVD is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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