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EA08 DWM

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 DWM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 118,364 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2019 118,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,342 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,874 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 82,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,793 miles

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

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

front lower arm rear bushes weak

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,246 miles

front tyres and offside rear worn on inside of tread

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,853 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,053 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EA08 DWM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA08 DWM, 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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EA08 DWM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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