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DU08 LGX

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 LGX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 111,298 miles

Rear SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 101,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 94,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 86,859 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 86,859 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,107 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jul 2021 78,107 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread pattern

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,636 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 72,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn and low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn and low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear General underside corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,416 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished but, no excessive play

General under body corrosion

Rear Both sills corroded

Under body trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,207 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front & Centre Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas, Heat Shields Corroded / Loose

Front Lower Both Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Inner Both Sills Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Cut In Outer Sidewall Not Exposing Cords Or Ply, Tread Close On 3mm & Very Low Both Edges 205 50 17 89V Continental (0913

Offside Front Tyre Tread Very Low Both Edges 205 50 17 89V Continental (0913

Rear Both Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Rear Both Tyre Treads Getting Low Both Edges 205 50 17 89V Continental (2513

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,257 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,258 miles

screen damaged out of zone "A"

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,446 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,429 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 LGX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LGX, 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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DU08 LGX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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