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EJ08 BNN

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,668 mi
Last recorded110,668 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BNN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 110,668 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 205/50 17 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central ()

Fail 25 Nov 2023 90,830 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt stuck behind seat (ROW 1) (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 205/50 17 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 84,907 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,422 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,056 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,867 miles

Front inner brake pads arrow pointing wrong way.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,473 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,910 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,039 miles

front brake pads getting down on material

noticeable wear front brake discs

slight deterioration n/s and o/s front suspension rear bushes

windscreen stone chip damage top and bottom areas drivers side

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,896 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,498 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,498 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 BNN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EJ08 BNN, 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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EJ08 BNN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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