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BJ08 BVY

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,693 mi
Last recorded145,693 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 145,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 145,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 119,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,950 miles

Central Rear belt clasp ?.

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

dpf warning light on.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 109,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Central Rear belt clasp ?.

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

dpf warning light on.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,067 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,754 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 84,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,369 miles

child seats fittedn/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fixings

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,399 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,278 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 BVY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BVY, 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 BVY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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