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GF08 XSB

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,291 mi
Last recorded114,291 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XSB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 114,291 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 114,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Readings in excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 108,751 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 108,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,311 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 101,227 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault flashing on and off (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,256 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 95,254 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested binding hard to turn (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fixed in place (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracked been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc red feom binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,362 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 86,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively leaves lines new ones fitted alsp no oil showing on dip stick added 1 lt to carry out emmision test (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,925 miles

Front when jacking front of car up creaking cracking noise

Fail 1 Feb 2021 80,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush broken away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush broken away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light flashing on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front when jacking front of car up creaking cracking noise

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front reaction bushes breaking away creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 74,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front reaction bushes breaking away creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working fitted 2 new bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides scrubbing inside edges (4.1.E.1)

heat sheild insecure rear

Fail 28 Apr 2017 68,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides scrubbing inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fitted new bulb (1.7.5a)

heat sheild insecure rear

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,161 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,872 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 33,963 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 XSB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSB, 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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GF08 XSB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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