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GU08 WBZ

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,449 mi
Last recorded125,449 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 WBZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 125,449 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 125,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush front lower arm / marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre heat shield is loose

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

floor/inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn/poor

rear rollbar links play

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

floor/inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn/poor

rear rollbar links play

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,710 miles

front wishbones rear bushes splitting/worn

rear rollbar links worn/play

sills/inner sills corroded

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 5 Jul 2016 104,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wishbones rear bushes splitting/worn

rear rollbar links worn/play

sills/inner sills corroded

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,985 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 91,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wishbones rear bushes corrosion/starting to seperate,rear rollbar links play

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

o/s h/lamp poor intensity,wipers smearing/split

Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,939 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wishbones rear bushes corrosion/starting to seperate,rear rollbar links play

inner sills corrosion

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

o/s h/lamp poor intensity,wipers smearing/split

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged,rear tyres worn/nails in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 60,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 53,696 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 39,824 miles

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

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge.

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 WBZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

GU08 WBZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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