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DL08 LGA

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,237 mi
Last recorded115,237 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 LGA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,237 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn close to limits

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn close to limits

Rear suspension sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,807 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 46,805 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 34,919 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LGA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DL08 LGA, 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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What year was DL08 LGA registered?

DL08 LGA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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