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DE08 UBP

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,682 mi
Last recorded55,682 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UBP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 55,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,524 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 40,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

general under body corrosion to chassis suspension and steering components

Pass 30 Jul 2021 38,258 miles

Nearside Front suspension console bush starting to crack/perish

Offside Front suspension console bush starting to crack/perish

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,175 miles

front suspension console bushes starting to crack/wear

general under-body corrosion

rear wiper blade worn/split

Fail 31 Jul 2020 36,172 miles

Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking at resevoir/pipe union (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at exhaust silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

central exhaust section corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front suspension console bushes starting to crack/wear

general under-body corrosion

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,496 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower lower arm rear bush worn and starting to split(console bush)

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

Offside Front Lower lower arm rear bush worn and starting to split (console bush)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 33,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened no longer connected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower lower arm rear bush worn and starting to split(console bush)

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

Offside Front Lower lower arm rear bush worn and starting to split (console bush)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 30,378 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 30,378 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking brake pipe connection leaking at reservoir connection (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front lower suspension arms rear console bushes deteriorating

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jul 2017 27,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 27,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,601 miles

both rear brake discs pitted badly

osf and nsf console bushes cracking badly

osr and nsr tyres cracking badly

Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 16,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2013 12,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,396 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 10,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 8,856 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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DE08 UBP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE08 UBP, 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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DE08 UBP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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