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BL08 UDW

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,876 mi
Last recorded150,876 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UDW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 150,876 miles

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

front and rear subframe slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

underbody and inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 150,876 miles

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

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

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

front and rear subframe slightly corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

underbody and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 144,214 miles

sill covers fitted preventing inspection

underbody slightly corroded where visible

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Nov 2018 144,214 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

sill covers fitted preventing inspection

underbody slightly corroded where visible

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Nov 2018 144,214 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted preventing inspection

underbody slightly corroded where visible

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Nov 2017 136,274 miles

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

Underbody slightly corroded where visible

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 136,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

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

Underbody slightly corroded where visible

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 123,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 120,374 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 113,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level above maximum

Pass 16 Jun 2015 113,103 miles

engine oil level above maximum

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,430 miles

N/S/R SHOCK WEAPING AND DAMP

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 92,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,342 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check rear rear saet belts

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,074 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 58,929 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

unable to check rear boot seat belts

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 UDW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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