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GD08 AAX

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,343 mi
Last recorded173,343 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 AAX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 173,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot deterioated.

Offside Rear Number plate lamp not working.

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play X2 both sides slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides trailing arm bushes worn/deterioated. Yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 156,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 sml holes + X1 bracket broken & flexy pipe deterioated. Yellow chalk. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides trailing arm bushes worn/deterioated. Yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 156,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Possible brake caliper issue as n/s/r pads are ok. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 sml holes + X1 bracket broken & flexy pipe deterioated. Yellow chalk. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides trailing arm bushes worn/deterioated. Yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 142,115 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 sml holes + x1 bracket broken, yellow chalk. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 6/10 working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 both sides boots deterioated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides trailing arm bushes worn yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 128,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 120,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 120,568 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 111,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,441 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 100,441 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,947 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 80,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,964 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,651 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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GD08 AAX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GD08 AAX, 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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GD08 AAX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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