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BJ08 AVO

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,501 mi
Last recorded134,501 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 AVO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 134,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heatshield above DPF so badly deteriorated as to be ineffective (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces breaking up - compromising brake effort (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd row seatbelts not checked as seats down/boot area full

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder/camera and wires ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms - bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of visisble underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 126,526 miles

DPF light illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside and inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 126,517 miles

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

DPF light illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside and inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 120,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Fail 25 Jun 2020 120,839 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,284 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Wipers poor condition but not effecting drivers view

Pass 14 May 2018 97,412 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 97,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 89,173 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 89,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,587 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,376 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,316 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seats not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belts

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,602 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,266 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 53,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,812 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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 AVO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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