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DU08 LFZ

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,612 mi
Last recorded101,612 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 LFZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,612 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,428 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both little dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside washer jet poor working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2021 91,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both little dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside washer jet poor working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal has slight travel

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,790 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 78,717 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,676 miles

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

travel on footbrake

Fail 30 Jan 2018 72,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

travel on footbrake

Pass 1 Feb 2017 65,988 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on edges

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,148 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 59,148 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 47,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,064 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Engine oil getting low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DU08 LFZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU08 LFZ, 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 DU08 LFZ registered?

DU08 LFZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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