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EX08 PLU

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,306 mi
Last recorded92,306 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 PLU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 92,306 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear (left and right) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 89,766 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 89,766 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 87,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,051 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,578 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Convertors on both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,883 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output convertors on both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre showing edge wear [under inflated]

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 78,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holes in rear silencer [corroded] (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output convertors on both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre showing edge wear [under inflated]

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,723 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly detached

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,013 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,989 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 59,228 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms front mounts [ becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 59,228 miles

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

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

Front tyres starting to split between tread

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms front mounts [ becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,626 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 51,625 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,223 miles

drivers wiper blade split at one end only

rear exhaust corrosion starting

small cut in side outer wall o/s front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,923 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,467 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,314 miles

cut o/s rear tyre side wall its in the reinforced section of tyre !!

n/s rear tyre down to 2mm inner edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,212 miles

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

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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EX08 PLU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX08 PLU, 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 EX08 PLU registered?

EX08 PLU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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