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EJ08 WRA

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,812 mi
Last recorded82,812 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WRA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,812 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 82,812 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,660 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 79,660 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 75,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 71,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,652 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,618 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 62,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,822 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,238 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,926 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear seat belt not tested child seat

engine cover

engine under tray

Fail 7 Apr 2016 39,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

engine under tray

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,906 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2014 31,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 26,711 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,067 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 WRA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ08 WRA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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