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FE08 DWU

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,177 mi
Last recorded106,177 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 DWU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2023 106,177 miles

Emissions unable to be completed clouds of smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

various damage to body and bumpers

Pass 8 Apr 2022 100,648 miles

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 6 Apr 2022 100,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,242 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,868 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 75,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,479 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 63,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,691 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 58,691 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,835 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,595 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,905 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,511 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 22,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,876 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,016 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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FE08 DWU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DWU, 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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FE08 DWU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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