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FP08 VHU

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,063 mi
Last recorded123,063 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VHU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 123,063 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 123,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 118,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 114,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield rattling

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 110,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 106,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 101,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 95,696 miles

2 small chips in screen

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,239 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

nearside outer sill is damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2019 92,239 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

chip in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner & outer edges

nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 81,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,371 miles

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

Nearside damage to body

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

luggage area full third row seats and seat belts not tested

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,154 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside lower arm bushes split

Fail 19 Apr 2016 56,152 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside lower arm bushes split

rear brake discs lipped /scored

Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,317 miles

chip in the windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2015 38,315 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 27,930 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,994 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre is worn inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,568 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 11,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

front tyres are worn to legal limit

judder on n/s front brake

Pass 24 May 2011 10,970 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 VHU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHU, 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 FP08 VHU registered?

FP08 VHU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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