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EF08 LTA

2008 Mazda 5

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,104 mi
Last recorded153,104 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LTA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 153,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills surface corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 146,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing hard on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2022 146,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing hard on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 140,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner wing / inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner wing / inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2021 140,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner wing / inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner wing / inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 132,469 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 132,405 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Suspension arm that spring secures in is corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills and rear underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,359 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 118,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,583 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 102,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 92,272 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,013 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 81,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,111 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,320 miles

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

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 LTA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EF08 LTA, 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 LTA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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