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FP08 WRF

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,223 miles

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

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

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH (5.2.3 (f))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROTION ALL OVER

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 122,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH (5.2.3 (f))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROTION ALL OVER

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 115,021 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle both side front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

object on wind screen

rear axle and suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres getting low

corrosion on front sub frame and rear axle and all suspension arms

exhaust shield guard insecure

Fail 12 May 2021 106,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres getting low

corrosion on front sub frame and rear axle and all suspension arms

exhaust shield guard insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2020 101,515 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

exhaust shield guard insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2020 101,515 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

exhaust shield guard insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,647 miles

corrosion on front sub frame, radius arms , shockers and brake units

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Fail 25 Apr 2019 93,645 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing in few places (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front sub frame, radius arms , shockers and brake units

corrosion on rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,085 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

Fail 27 Apr 2018 84,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,693 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Fail 10 Apr 2017 72,692 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,961 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

tracking

Fail 9 Apr 2016 62,909 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

tracking

Pass 8 May 2015 55,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 46,790 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 46,790 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 38,980 miles

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

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

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

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

small cracks in nearside rear tyre treads

small cracks in offside rear tyre treads

Fail 25 May 2013 38,980 miles

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

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

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

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

small cracks in nearside rear tyre treads

small cracks in offside rear tyre treads

Pass 25 May 2012 31,009 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 31,009 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,032 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 WRF 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 56.5%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

FP08 WRF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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