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GU08 LJC

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,638 mi
Last recorded152,638 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LJC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 152,638 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Suspension soft

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2022 140,958 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 6 May 2021 133,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 133,467 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 114,090 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose on exhaust

Fail 9 Jul 2019 114,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose on exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,084 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,479 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,570 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,155 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 56,174 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,976 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 35,639 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GU08 LJC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU08 LJC, 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 GU08 LJC registered?

GU08 LJC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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