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DN08 WJA

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WJA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 83,197 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 83,197 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 82,100 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all of them (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,518 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 74,518 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 69,333 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,555 miles

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,555 miles

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,420 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 56,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 54,601 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside door ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 51,485 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 51,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 44,152 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,948 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,427 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,849 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 28,849 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,526 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 WJA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DN08 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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