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FL08 PZH

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,687 mi
Last recorded118,687 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 PZH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy knock from front suspension. No play found suspect shock absorber internals failed possibly nearside

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 118,687 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy knock from front suspension. No play found suspect shock absorber internals failed possibly nearside

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 112,190 miles

front brake discs rough

Fail 11 Jan 2018 112,190 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rough

phone bracket removed from screen prior to test

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,000 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 103,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 91,351 miles

All brake discs scored/rusted

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

general body corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2014 76,451 miles

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt.

rear exhaust system heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,239 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust shield insecure

near side rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge exposing second layer of rubber

Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,537 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,170 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 30,150 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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FL08 PZH is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL08 PZH, 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 FL08 PZH registered?

FL08 PZH is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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