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FP08 VJC

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,771 mi
Last recorded100,771 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VJC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,596 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 89,596 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both ns and os (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,915 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,915 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,389 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to age crack

Fail 14 Oct 2015 70,389 miles

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

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

Rear tyres starting to age crack

Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,383 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Oct 2012 47,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,198 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear 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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FP08 VJC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 VJC registered?

FP08 VJC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is FP08 VJC safe to buy?

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