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BW08 CWN

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,864 mi
Last recorded85,864 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 CWN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 85,864 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber upper dust covers insecure

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure near fuel tank

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2021 73,567 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber upper dust covers insecure

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure near fuel tank

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2021 73,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

front sub frame corroded

n/s o/s rear subframe trailing arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,877 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 63,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,695 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 52,691 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s n/s b/jonts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 52,677 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,425 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats. ()

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 47,425 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats. ()

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,868 miles

Due to load in boot extra seats and seat belts not tested.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated . (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure .

Fail 18 Feb 2017 42,868 miles

Due to load in boot extra seats and seat belts not tested.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated . (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure .

Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,140 miles

Engine oil level low!!

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front brake discs inner face slightly scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner and outer shoulder worn close replace ASAP. (4.1.E.1)

Rear seat belt and seat not tested, due to load and child seat fitted.

Wind screen wiper split, slightly smearing.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2015 33,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats folded flat and boot full not allowing inspection of adult belts

Pass 7 Feb 2013 24,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,741 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,991 miles

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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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BW08 CWN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW08 CWN, 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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BW08 CWN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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