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FE08 CZG

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,022 mi
Last recorded100,022 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 CZG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,849 miles

Oil level noted to be above maximum

Plastic cover fitted obscuring some components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion noted to rear inner sills.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 98,849 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil level noted to be above maximum

Plastic cover fitted obscuring some components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion noted to rear inner sills.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,158 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,237 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 11 Feb 2016 85,237 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,279 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 79,279 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 74,654 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,654 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,322 miles

nsf tyre is worn on edge

osr anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,322 miles

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

nsf tyre is worn on edge

osr anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,063 miles

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

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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FE08 CZG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE08 CZG, 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 FE08 CZG registered?

FE08 CZG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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