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EF08 MTU

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,991 mi
Last recorded132,991 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 MTU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,991 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 132,991 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,541 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 115,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,285 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,357 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 84,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,744 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,886 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,535 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,632 miles

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 30 May 2012 32,678 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,775 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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EF08 MTU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MTU, 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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What year was EF08 MTU registered?

EF08 MTU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is EF08 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 MTU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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