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FD08 UDL

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,913 mi
Last recorded103,913 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 UDL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 103,913 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 103,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 102,666 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 102,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 99,487 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jun 2020 99,487 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 May 2019 91,718 miles

front tyres wearing @ inner edges

Pass 18 May 2018 80,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 80,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 70,079 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 59,017 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 59,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 53,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 45,883 miles

nearside rear tyre very low.

offside rear tyre low.

Pass 22 May 2013 39,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear seats not in use belts not checked.

Pass 24 May 2012 30,139 miles

front brake pads low.

front tyres low.

splits in offside front tyre.

Pass 12 May 2011 22,485 miles

slight corrosion to rear discs

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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FD08 UDL 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 FD08 UDL, 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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FD08 UDL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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