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EX08 PMV

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,393 mi
Last recorded135,393 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 PMV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 135,393 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes - worn

Pass 9 Feb 2021 126,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,687 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,392 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 106,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,923 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 95,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017
Pass 2 Feb 2016 79,958 miles

deterioration n/s and o/s front suspension lower arm rear bushes

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres down to 3mm on edges

under body corrosion starting

Fail 2 Feb 2016 79,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

deterioration n/s and o/s front suspension lower arm rear bushes

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres down to 3mm on edges

under body corrosion starting

Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,439 miles

chunk out of n/s front tyre side wall outer not to cords at this time

heat shields around fuel tank poor condition

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 2mm on edges

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2014 62,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chunk out of n/s front tyre side wall outer not to cords at this time

heat shields around fuel tank poor condition

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 2mm on edges

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,913 miles

exhaust heat shield losse and rattles on exhaust

small chunk out of side wall n/s front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

rear seats folded away,rear seat-belts not tested

Fail 9 Feb 2012 43,533 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front and rear tyres perishing and cracking up

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming low

front brake performance uneven

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

o/s/r tyre has a cut in outer edge

rear seats folded away,rear seat-belts not tested

rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,071 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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EX08 PMV 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 70.6%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

EX08 PMV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is EX08 PMV safe to buy?

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