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FV08 PZJ

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,347 mi
Last recorded112,347 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 PZJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 112,347 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 103,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 10 Nov 2023 94,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front link arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension component's corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 94,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front link arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 87,066 miles

both inner sills rusty

rear subframe and rear suspension rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,179 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 77,177 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 70,291 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 70,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,701 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,883 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 52,129 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

clutch fluid feed pipe possibly leaking

possible gear box oil leak

Fail 19 May 2017 52,129 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

clutch fluid feed pipe possibly leaking

possible gear box oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 46,368 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 46,368 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 38,561 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 May 2014 33,796 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 33,796 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 26,895 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 26,895 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 18,804 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 18,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perished 205/55/16

Fail 13 May 2011 12,886 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 12,886 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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FV08 PZJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FV08 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

FV08 PZJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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