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CP08 FET

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,367 mi
Last recorded105,367 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 FET
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 105,367 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

two exhaust brackets broken

Pass 23 Feb 2019 99,172 miles

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

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,527 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bump stop broken

Fail 20 Feb 2018 92,525 miles

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 81,800 miles

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,059 miles

front inner pads look low

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,455 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 57,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,872 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 45,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,770 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 21,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,234 miles

2 seats from middle row missing

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

front blades smearing lightly

Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,509 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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CP08 FET is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red 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 CP08 FET, 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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CP08 FET is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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