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DS08 HEV

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 HEV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2022 122,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 119,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 117,477 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 115,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 111,747 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 111,747 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,544 miles

O/s/f n/s/f wishbone bushes

Park brake travel

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2017 109,543 miles

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

O/s/f n/s/f wishbone bushes

Park brake travel

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,158 miles

o/s/f n/s/f wishbone bushes have slight play

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2016 106,158 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f wishbone bushes have slight play

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,668 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2013 84,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,384 miles

Stone chip in offside windscreen out of swept area.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,161 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DS08 HEV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS08 HEV, 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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DS08 HEV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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