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DN08 RPV

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,196 mi
Last recorded179,196 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 RPV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 179,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 178,845 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s/f sidelight bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 170,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 162,717 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 162,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,100 miles

d p f light on. water leaks.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 149,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

d p f light on. water leaks.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 136,450 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 136,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 130,420 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,743 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 124,671 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 124,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 113,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,081 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 77,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,212 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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DN08 RPV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN08 RPV, 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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DN08 RPV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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