MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front when jacking front of car up creaking cracking noise
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
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 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))
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides scrubbing inside edges (4.1.E.1)
heat sheild insecure rear
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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