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BV08 ZWY

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,580 mi
Last recorded98,580 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 ZWY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 98,580 miles

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

engine man light on

Fail 2 May 2018 98,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine man light on

Pass 3 May 2017 91,690 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 91,683 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major leak of exhaust gases (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 86,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 86,860 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,466 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,678 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 63,678 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 55,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 45,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,522 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 35,522 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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BV08 ZWY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BV08 ZWY, 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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What year was BV08 ZWY registered?

BV08 ZWY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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