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EF08 CEO

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,810 mi
Last recorded156,810 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 CEO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 156,810 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 150,578 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 150,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 143,758 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Aug 2021 136,091 miles

Center exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 136,091 miles

Center exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no engine oil on dipstick has been topped up by 2.25 liters to reach minimum level

Fail 6 Aug 2019 124,498 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no engine oil on dipstick has been topped up by 2.25 liters to reach minimum level

Pass 21 Aug 2018 116,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 107,515 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 107,515 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,399 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked at base (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked at base (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked at base (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked at base (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 90,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,275 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 74,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,447 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,432 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyre treads lumpy/going out of shape

offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2011 27,432 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyre treads lumpy/going out of shape

offside front tyre bald on edges

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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EF08 CEO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF08 CEO, 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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EF08 CEO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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