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EX08 RPV

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,401 mi
Last recorded141,401 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 141,401 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear upper spring mounting/rubber worn/incorrectly seated but no movement

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

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

underside of vehicle/suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 141,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor bracket corroded/broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear upper spring mounting/rubber worn/incorrectly seated but no movement

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

underside of vehicle/suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 137,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 131,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 124,627 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 121,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,340 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 120,276 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 115,728 miles

Front upper tray in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 115,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front upper tray in poor condition

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,068 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres tread wearing on inner edge

underbody steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Fail 5 Mar 2019 107,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres tread wearing on inner edge

underbody steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,694 miles

205/50/17y ex load

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

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

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

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

inner edge of rear tyres getting low

tested under wet conditions

underpanels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,269 miles

offside front shock slight misting of oil

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,153 miles

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

offside front lower ball joint slight play

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear outer brake pad low

rear exhaust pipe slight blow

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,800 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

N/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,864 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear inner edge close to legal limit

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,066 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,863 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 RPV 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 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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

EX08 RPV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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