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CA08 VPC

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,192 mi
Last recorded105,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VPC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 105,192 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 105,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,905 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 91,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level weeping fluid from clutch feed pipe (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 85,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,829 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 79,757 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 75,720 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 71,452 miles

Clutch pipe leaking brake fluid on reservoir

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear inner brake pads not visible for inspection

Pass 22 May 2018 63,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,671 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low outer edge

Fail 9 May 2017 54,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front wiper blades worn

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low outer edge

rear inner brake pads not visible for inspection

Pass 17 May 2016 45,846 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 36,819 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2015 36,819 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 27,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,092 miles

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

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

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

both rear seats folded down

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

ns front brake slow to operate (slower than os, but in spec)

ns rear tyre sidewall kerbed

os rear tyre getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,664 miles

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

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

ns front tyre sidewall chafed on kerb

ns rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2011 14,341 miles

N/S/R tyre wrearing low on outer edge (raised tread) & 2x cuts in tread

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,341 miles

N/S/R tyre wrearing low on outer edge (raised tread) & 2x cuts in tread

Fail 25 May 2011 13,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 13,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VPC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CA08 VPC, 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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CA08 VPC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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