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BL08 UDX

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,576 mi
Last recorded215,576 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UDX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 215,576 miles

engine covers-under trays fitted- both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated- rear both trailing arm bushes deteriorated- rear both discs scored/pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2018 208,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front bottom arm bush worn bush

both front steering arm slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2018 208,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front bottom arm bush worn bush

both front steering arm slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2017 208,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted bottom arm bush slight worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted bottom arm bush worn (2.4.G.1)

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

both front steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2016 192,448 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing, but lamp operation ok. (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 192,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing, but lamp operation ok. (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 171,274 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 171,274 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users corner bumper insecure. (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users corner bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 146,610 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle presented for test with 3rd row seats folded away,only a partial inspection of 3rd row sealbelts possible.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 146,610 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle presented for test with 3rd row seats folded away,only a partial inspection of 3rd row sealbelts possible.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 122,095 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 122,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 98,202 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,039 miles

Engine warning light on

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,039 miles

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

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

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

Engine warning light on

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)

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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BL08 UDX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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