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FY08 AZL

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,383 mi
Last recorded139,383 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AZL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 139,383 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 139,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 135,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 135,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 129,118 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 129,118 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,694 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 124,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,510 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 118,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,882 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 106,882 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 99,803 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,499 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 80,499 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,839 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 60,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,352 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 46,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,694 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 9,058 miles

Rear wiper 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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FY08 AZL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FY08 AZL, 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 FY08 AZL registered?

FY08 AZL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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