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GV08 XED

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,715 mi
Last recorded118,715 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XED
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,715 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 118,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 107,468 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,322 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 102,314 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire centre (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,941 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 92,941 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached Removed, in boot (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 90,232 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 90,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

dpf light on in dash

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,204 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 76,204 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,022 miles

DPF warning light on

Fail 11 Apr 2017 74,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

DPF warning light on

Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,783 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 41,953 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 28,011 miles

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

nearside rear tyre eworn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2011 28,011 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre eworn 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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GV08 XED is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GV08 XED, 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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GV08 XED is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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