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GP08 LFV

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,730 mi
Last recorded82,730 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 LFV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,571 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 79,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 94,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 72,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,463 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 63,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,394 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,785 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,785 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,414 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,349 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,658 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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GP08 LFV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP08 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 LFV registered?

GP08 LFV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is GP08 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 LFV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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