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BJ08 BWB

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,152 mi
Last recorded124,152 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BWB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,152 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Coolant level low

DPF light on

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery secured with zip ties

Coolant level low

DPF Fault light on

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 120,820 miles

Battery secured with zip ties

Coolant level very low

DPF Fault light on

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

Lower coolant pipe insecure

Lower engine cover missing / broken

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 120,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery secured with zip ties

Coolant level very low

DPF Fault light on

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

Lower coolant pipe insecure

Lower engine cover missing / broken

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 116,517 miles

Battery secured with cable tie

Coolant level low

DPF Fault light on

Engine Oil Leak

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

Lower coolant pipe insecure

Lower engine cover missing / broken

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at the time of test / belts not tested

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 116,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Battery secured with cable tie

Coolant level low

DPF Fault light on

Engine Oil Leak

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

Lower coolant pipe insecure

Lower engine cover missing / broken

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at the time of test / belts not tested

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,498 miles

Battery secured with zip ties

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Front tyres void of tread on the inner and outer tread area

Rear tyres void of tread on the inner tread area

Fail 24 Oct 2017 110,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery secured with zip ties

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner face

Front tyres void of tread on the inner and outer tread area

Rear tyres void of tread on the inner tread area

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,345 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,345 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,647 miles

offside rear tyre has several small cuts on inner side wall not to cords

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,440 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 79,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,403 miles

DPF Light on

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

NSR Tyre out of shape

Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

DPF Light on

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

NSR Tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,411 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 BWB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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