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CA08 LCU

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,457 mi
Last recorded93,457 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 LCU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,457 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 86,761 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 86,761 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 85,089 miles

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated center

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,797 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 79,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,437 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2020 76,437 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hits stop (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads starting to get low

off side wiper poor

Pass 1 May 2018 60,451 miles

NO BRAKE TEST-R PADS WORN TO METAL.

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.

Fail 1 May 2018 60,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

NO BRAKE TEST-R PADS WORN TO METAL.

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,887 miles

CORROSION STARTING MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 50,887 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

CORROSION STARTING MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,363 miles

both front lower suspension arms have worn bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,157 miles

BRAKES-F+R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?-LONG PEDAL TRAVEL-SIGNS OF FLUID LEAK-AREA DAMP MASTER CYLINDER/SERVO?

Pass 1 May 2014 25,915 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 16,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,218 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 12,822 miles

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,822 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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CA08 LCU 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 71.4%.

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 CA08 LCU, 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 CA08 LCU registered?

CA08 LCU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is CA08 LCU safe to buy?

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