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EX08 POJ

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,036 mi
Last recorded109,036 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,036 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 109,026 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,896 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 104,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint no longer secure in wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 101,332 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,729 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,510 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,608 miles

Rear CHILD SEATS FITTED.

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,485 miles

unable to check rear seat belts fully as child seats fitted to rear seats

windscreen wipers a little noisey in operation

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,435 miles

child seats fitted to second row seats unable to fully check adult belts

Fail 16 Mar 2012 35,298 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to second row seats unable to fully check adult belts

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,358 miles

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

rear wiper blade is split

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 POJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

EX08 POJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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