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DV08 URF

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,049 mi
Last recorded127,049 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 URF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 127,049 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 127,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 126,945 miles

underside of vehicle is undersealed heavy oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 126,939 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

underside of vehicle is undersealed heavy oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,075 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside & nearside rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 126,232 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear two seats missing.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges and out of shape.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 126,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear two seats missing.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges and out of shape.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 108,723 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 108,721 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,598 miles

Engine oil low

Engine warning light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,690 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,448 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 66,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,257 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 4,075 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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DV08 URF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV08 URF, 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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DV08 URF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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