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BL08 AXS

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,758 mi
Last recorded86,758 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 AXS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 86,758 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Fail 17 Apr 2026 86,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 10 Apr 2025 81,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 76,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear facing bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,338 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 69,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 69,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,516 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 61,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,948 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 57,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,480 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 48,480 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,496 miles

both bottom arm bushes slightly worn

nsf tyre bald on very edges

nsr tyre slightly cracked and low on very edges

osr lateral link bush slightly worn

osr tyre low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,309 miles

both front bottom arm bushes slightly cracked

nsr tyre slightly cracked

osr lateral link bush slightly worn

osr tyre slightly cracked and low inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2014 27,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

both front bottom arm bushes slightly cracked

nsr tyre slightly cracked

osr lateral link bush slightly worn

osr tyre slightly cracked and low inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,012 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 21,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

off side front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,350 miles

both front wiper blades split

nsf tyre getting low and slightly damaged

slight damage osf tyre outerwall

undertrays fitted

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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BL08 AXS is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL08 AXS, 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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BL08 AXS is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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