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DU08 LGC

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,805 mi
Last recorded61,805 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 LGC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 61,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 49,923 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,001 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 40,711 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 40,709 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,382 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 23,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 18,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,174 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 9,335 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 6,044 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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DU08 LGC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

DU08 LGC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is DU08 LGC safe to buy?

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