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FV08 XHX

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,475 mi
Last recorded97,475 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XHX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 97,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,218 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 92,216 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,626 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,246 miles

Central exhaust leak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 79,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,736 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,142 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,391 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,763 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Child seat fitted to O/S/R.

Corrosion to rear brake discs on edges.

Cracking and perishing to both rear tyres.

Damage to N/S/R foglamp unit.

Damage to N/S/R lamp unit.

Full engine and underbody covers fitted.

Rear brake pads worn unevenly and close to legal limit on N/S.

Rear wiper rubber missing.

Slight play in drivers seat.

Slight play in steering rack joints.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 44,756 miles

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

Child seat fitted to O/S/R.

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Corrosion to rear brake discs on edges.

Cracking and perishing to both rear tyres.

Damage to N/S/R foglamp unit.

Damage to N/S/R lamp unit.

Full engine and underbody covers fitted.

Rear brake pads worn unevenly and close to legal limit on N/S.

Rear wiper rubber missing.

Slight play in drivers seat.

Slight play in steering rack joints.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 44,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

n/s/r light unit lens damaged not affecting light output. plastic film fitted over light unit

o/s front wiper split at end

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads low

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 XHX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHX, 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 FV08 XHX registered?

FV08 XHX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 XHX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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