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DE08 UUR

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,737 mi
Last recorded86,737 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UUR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,737 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 86,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 81,758 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,996 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 76,996 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 72,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 67,714 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 62,687 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 58,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,936 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 53,936 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,387 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 39,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,467 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 32,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre feathered on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2011 25,022 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre feathered on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

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 UUR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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