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FY08 BJO

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,500 mi
Last recorded113,500 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BJO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 113,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 100,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 94,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 81,448 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear offside and nearide (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,017 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 76,016 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,616 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside/nearside side skirts fitted unable to inspect sill

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,411 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 58,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,576 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,255 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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FY08 BJO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY08 BJO, 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 BJO registered?

FY08 BJO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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