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GU08 UJM

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,451 mi
Last recorded116,451 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UJM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 116,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,915 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 108,896 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 99,061 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2022 89,539 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system from reservoir (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s headlamp washer not working

Fail 4 Aug 2021 80,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield resting on the exhaust

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s headlamp washer not working

Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp washer in-op

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre pipe heat shield resting on exhaust

Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp washer in-op

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre pipe heat shield resting on exhaust

Fail 19 Mar 2020 69,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

centre rear seat removed unable to test adult seat belt

unable to test rear most seats and seat belts due to items in boot

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,877 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking up

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,036 miles

exhaust mounting hangers corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,631 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,584 miles

n/s front headlight washer inop

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,264 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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GU08 UJM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJM, 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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GU08 UJM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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