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DL08 EHB

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,303 mi
Last recorded145,303 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 EHB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 145,303 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 145,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 140,747 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 140,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 135,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 128,430 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,511 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESSIVELY WORN ON BOTH EDGES,CLOSE TO CORDS.(URGENT)205-55X16V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON BOTH EDGES.(URGENT) (5.2.3 (e))

OSF BUMPER LOOSE .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE.(URGENT) (5.2.3 (e))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 119,511 miles

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

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

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

CLUTCH HEAVY.

COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESSIVELY WORN ON BOTH EDGES,CLOSE TO CORDS.(URGENT)205-55X16V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON BOTH EDGES.(URGENT) (5.2.3 (e))

OSF BUMPER LOOSE .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE.(URGENT) (5.2.3 (e))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE VERY LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER BODY HEAT SHIELD LOOSE & RESTING ON CAT.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,905 miles

various areas of corrosion starting - inner sills etc

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin New pads rqd (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover loose

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Aug 2016 90,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin New pads rqd (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top cover loose

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,545 miles

Heat shield loose above exhaust front of rear sub frame

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,476 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area on both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Heat shield loose above exhaust front of rear sub frame

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,810 miles

ENGINE TOPPED UP WITH OIL

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

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

oil leak ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP INCORRECT TYPE

Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,810 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE TOPPED UP WITH OIL

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP INCORRECT TYPE

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,279 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,135 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,407 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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DL08 EHB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DL08 EHB, 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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DL08 EHB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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