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DU08 VGY

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,677 mi
Last recorded118,677 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,677 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2025 101,446 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 101,446 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 84,417 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 84,417 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,817 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,113 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 76,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,870 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,722 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bother rear tyres wearing on inner edge and have some age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,798 miles

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

rear seats deployed in order to check seats and seatbelts

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,731 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,715 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,496 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 48,496 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,146 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 38,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,452 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 24,759 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,589 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

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 VGY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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