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GU08 LJY

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,066 mi
Last recorded117,066 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LJY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 117,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door have a dunt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underneath generally rusty

Fail 23 May 2023 117,066 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door have a dunt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underneath generally rusty

Pass 23 May 2022 107,051 miles

front and rear brake discs not very good

under neath some place rasty

Pass 27 Apr 2021 98,528 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 May 2020 91,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on dpf slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2020 91,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge on limit tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 77,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,127 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 59,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,594 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 39,871 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 34,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,511 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 21,608 miles

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 LJY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

GU08 LJY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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