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FP08 VHF

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,983 mi
Last recorded100,983 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VHF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 100,983 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,364 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

handbrake light on

Pass 7 May 2019 99,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside wiper blade slight smearing

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 3 May 2019 99,904 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside wiper blade slight smearing

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 May 2018 99,177 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 May 2017 96,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 93,843 miles

rear wiper blade split - coolant nlow

Fail 4 May 2016 93,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split - coolant nlow

Pass 5 May 2015 91,063 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 88,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,696 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre & rear exhaust sections & mountings corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

scuffing to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 1 May 2012 82,000 miles

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

scuffing to both front tyre walls

Fail 1 May 2012 82,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

scuffing to both front tyre walls

Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,412 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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FP08 VHF 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 66.7%.

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 FP08 VHF, 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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FP08 VHF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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