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CE08 FGA

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,607 mi
Last recorded111,607 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FGA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

offside and nearside, front and rear inner sills corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 111,603 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

offside and nearside, front and rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 101,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,033 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,513 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,492 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,175 miles

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

Rear seats folded away therefore unable to check seatbelt anchorages

Fail 31 Jan 2014 50,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front pads thin (low)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front pads thin (low)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear seat stowed seat belt no checked

front brake preformance becoming uneven

o/s/r seatbelt slight damage to webbing

rear seats stowed seatbelts no checked

Fail 9 Jan 2012 30,437 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear seat stowed seat belt no checked

front brake pads becoming low

front brake preformance becoming uneven

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r seatbelt slight damage to webbing

o/s/r tyre worn on edges with cut deapenought to reach cord construction

rear seats stowed seatbelts no checked

wipers not tested no water on screen

Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,790 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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CE08 FGA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE08 FGA, 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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CE08 FGA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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