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GF08 VSJ

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,235 mi
Last recorded77,235 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VSJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,235 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 70,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 70,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,256 miles

Foot brake has travel.

Fail 8 Sep 2023 67,255 miles

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

Foot brake has travel.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 65,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,934 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,406 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low and is cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2017 59,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low and is cracking

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 58,133 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear disc,s corroded on inner faces

Fail 27 Apr 2015 55,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear disc,s corroded on inner faces

Pass 2 May 2014 53,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,229 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 51,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,861 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,560 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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GF08 VSJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

GF08 VSJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is GF08 VSJ safe to buy?

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