MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
rear most rear seats folded away at time of test
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
rear most rear seats folded away at time of test
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
rearmost seats & seat belts not checked as folded away at time of test
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector damaged
rear most rear seats folded away at time of test
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear reflector damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear most rear seats folded away at time of test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake poor.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
heatshield above exhaust loose
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
heatshield above exhaust loose
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise wheel off check (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
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DU08 VHR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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