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DE08 VBY

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,194 mi
Last recorded92,194 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 VBY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,194 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 92,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,705 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 80,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,553 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,365 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,153 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,593 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,295 miles

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 24 Jun 2013 47,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 32,608 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 VBY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 VBY, 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 VBY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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