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FD08 VRC

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,209 mi
Last recorded164,209 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VRC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 164,209 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 154,760 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm FRONT BUSH is worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and almost on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm FRONT BUSH is worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door doesnt open properly

Pass 9 May 2019 137,897 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlight patterns are starting to diffuse

drivers door requires attention(dropping when opened)

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 May 2018 127,262 miles

Offside Front door has slight split around lower door hinge

Fail 2 May 2018 127,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front door has slight split around lower door hinge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 117,344 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2017 117,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,959 miles

DPF. light flashing

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

Rear both tyres wearing low on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 111,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,621 miles

engine noise

under trays loose

Fail 18 Jun 2013 102,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rattle on exhaust centre heat shield damaged has been removed for safety

Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rattle on exhaust centre heat shield damaged has been removed for safety

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,361 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 97,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,309 miles

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

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

brake disc wear

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 VRC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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