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GD08 TLV

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 TLV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 96,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,276 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 9 Aug 2021 89,639 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 85,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,798 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 31 Jul 2019 80,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,578 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 66,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,183 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 41,183 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,146 miles

Both front tyres have wear on the inner and outer edges

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,878 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 26,878 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,701 miles

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

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

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 TLV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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