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FV08 PZH

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,066 mi
Last recorded46,066 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 PZH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 46,066 miles

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

Under body/components has surface surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2025 44,224 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 43,460 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

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

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2023 42,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general under body has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2022 41,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear seal slightly damaged

Undertray fitted

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2021 41,809 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear seal damage

Under tray fitted obstructing view of some under engine components

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,022 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 41,022 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 39,577 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2018 38,364 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 35,165 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 32,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,454 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear seats not up at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 20,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 20,777 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 18,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,663 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer sections

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer sections

Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,246 miles

font blades slightly split

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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FV08 PZH is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FV08 PZH, 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 FV08 PZH registered?

FV08 PZH is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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