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EF08 ONV

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,992 mi
Last recorded126,992 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 ONV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 126,992 miles

Coolant leak major coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dip beam image/aim weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front headlamp cleaning device is inoperative

Pass 21 Jul 2023 126,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 126,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 126,589 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 126,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 121,352 miles

Central Rear heat shield slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 117,320 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 117,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 106,566 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 106,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,224 miles

Front Tyre's worn on the edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 94,224 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DPF Light flashing

Front Tyre's worn on the edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 85,167 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust rear back box rotten but still secure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,725 miles

DPF light flashing

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,521 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,521 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2013 52,115 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 51,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front discs scored and grooved

rear discs poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,680 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 31,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 31,792 miles

Offside Rear 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 ONV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ONV, 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 ONV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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