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BJ08 AVN

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,939 mi
Last recorded117,939 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 117,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlamp dull

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 102,807 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 102,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,593 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 93,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear wing and door damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Mar 2019 86,939 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Nearside Rear wing and door damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,771 miles

Both front wipers split

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,125 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 65,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,955 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,843 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,827 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,467 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 AVN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AVN, 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 AVN registered?

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

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