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EA08 VJX

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,704 mi
Last recorded92,704 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 VJX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,704 miles

D.P.F light on

E.M.L light on

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jul 2016 92,692 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

D.P.F light on

E.M.L light on

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

Nearside Front tyre low on air

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre low on air

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,141 miles

both registration plates slighly insercure and just stuck on over top of other plates

engine noise

Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both registration plates slighly insercure and just stuck on over top of other plates

engine noise

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 31,683 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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EA08 VJX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA08 VJX registered?

EA08 VJX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EA08 VJX safe to buy?

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