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BP08 BBJ

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,903 mi
Last recorded73,903 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BBJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,208 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 68,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,301 miles

Offside Front Ball joint red rust ( needs attention) no play found

Fail 16 Aug 2023 64,301 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint red rust ( needs attention) no play found

Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 59,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,394 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,644 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,638 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 50,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,350 miles

Offside Front tyre badly cracked

both front bottom arm bushes worn

rear discs corroded

very rear seat belts partly checked due to load

wipers smearing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 50,350 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre badly cracked

both front bottom arm bushes worn

rear discs corroded

very rear seat belts partly checked due to load

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,220 miles

both sides front bottom arms rear bushs splitting

n/s/f tyre sidewall shows signs of being run flat

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,920 miles

front pads getting low

osf bottom arm bush slightly worn

osf tyre slightly cracked

rear discs corroded inner face

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf suspension arm rear bush cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,027 miles

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,962 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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BP08 BBJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP08 BBJ, 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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BP08 BBJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 August 2008.

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