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BJ08 AVL

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,781 mi
Last recorded143,781 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 AVL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 143,781 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH N/S & O/S. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 143,781 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH N/S & O/S. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 141,768 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear CORROSION ACROSS AXLE

Pass 12 Aug 2023 140,028 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 140,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 138,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 132,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 115,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 113,072 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 110,469 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 106,585 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,669 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 98,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 89,911 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,514 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges boaderline pass

Fail 26 Mar 2013 71,440 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges boaderline pass

off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres slightley out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 AVL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ08 AVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 AVL registered?

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

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