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DE08 XLB

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,834 mi
Last recorded53,834 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XLB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 53,834 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 53,668 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 52,908 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,063 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 52,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 50,796 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 50,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,197 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 47,293 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 47,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms cracked & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres cracked & perished

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,491 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 10 Oct 2016 43,491 miles

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,379 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,279 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,234 miles

drivers seat base has slight movement

Pass 28 May 2011 27,640 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 XLB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 XLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE08 XLB registered?

DE08 XLB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is DE08 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 XLB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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