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EJ08 BMY

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BMY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 119,618 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner boot, small split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 119,618 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner boot, small split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 116,142 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 110,051 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,061 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 100,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,274 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2017 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 69,410 miles

CHILDS SEAT FITTED

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 64,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2014 59,440 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2011 43,677 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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EJ08 BMY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ08 BMY, 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 EJ08 BMY registered?

EJ08 BMY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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