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BJ08 DWW

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,673 mi
Last recorded149,673 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DWW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 149,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2018 146,115 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 146,111 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 135,235 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 135,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 122,217 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 122,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 104,882 miles

1.slight play in o/s front lower arm rear bush 2.both rear brake pads worn low just on limit

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,882 miles

1.slight play in o/s front lower arm rear bush 2.both rear brake pads worn low just on limit

Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,978 miles

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

Rear discs worn

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,841 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,354 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,164 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,164 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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 DWW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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