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DU08 VHA

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,351 mi
Last recorded126,351 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VHA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2023 126,351 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner & outer edges

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

creak from front suspension bushes

engine & gear box oil leaks

heavy surface corrosion under vehicle front to rear & rear subframe

Pass 17 Jan 2022 116,712 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 116,712 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))

N/S DIFF SEAL LEAKING

Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,990 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,759 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake fluctuating

Rear brake discs worn

heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle & suspension components

Fail 21 Jan 2020 103,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake fluctuating

Rear brake discs worn

heavy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle & suspension components

Pass 5 Jan 2019 102,220 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 102,220 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,781 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear noise from hub area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section deteriated and hanger broken (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 88,781 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low reserve (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear noise from hub area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section deteriated and hanger broken (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low reserve (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low reserve (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust hanger coroded

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

Fail 6 Jan 2017 76,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low reserve (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low reserve (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust hanger coroded

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,713 miles

both rear tyres worn edge no reserve asap 205/55/16

Fail 4 Jan 2016 72,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn edge no reserve asap 205/55/16

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 68,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,151 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,260 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 18,260 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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 VHA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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