MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACE CORRODED
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
both rear tyres worn edge no reserve asap 205/55/16
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
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)
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)
both rear tyres worn on outer edges
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?
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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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