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GF08 PJU

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,810 mi
Last recorded84,810 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 PJU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,810 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 84,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

handbrake has very long travel

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,018 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,294 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear shock absorbers reduced effect

Fail 8 Jan 2018 56,269 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear shock absorbers reduced effect

Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,937 miles

Offside Front windscreen wiper blade splitting on ends

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear shock absorbers have very little damping effect

Fail 4 Jan 2017 49,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front windscreen wiper blade splitting on ends

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear shock absorbers have very little damping effect

Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,499 miles

Rear shock absorbers have mininum damping effect

Fail 6 Jan 2016 42,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it, is wearing on outer edge and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,186 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,824 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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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GF08 PJU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red 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 GF08 PJU, 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 GF08 PJU registered?

GF08 PJU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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