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FN08 OCX

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,559 mi
Last recorded143,559 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 OCX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 143,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed prior to the test

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 140,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 134,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 121,003 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 31 May 2016 120,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant level low

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2015 99,758 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bumper secured with tape

Pass 19 May 2014 84,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bumper mounts broken.

front disks pitted inside

under tray broken.

Fail 19 May 2014 84,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bumper mounts broken.

front disks pitted inside

under tray broken.

Pass 23 May 2013 68,689 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 68,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 57,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2012 57,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,106 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FN08 OCX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 FN08 OCX, 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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FN08 OCX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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