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GP08 LWE

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,772 mi
Last recorded163,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 LWE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 163,772 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 137,946 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 137,665 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired BROKEN (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,398 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,284 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 105,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 101,281 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,776 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 92,776 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 76,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 47,110 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn 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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GP08 LWE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LWE, 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 GP08 LWE registered?

GP08 LWE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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