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GX08 FDA

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,905 mi
Last recorded117,905 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FDA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 117,905 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 110,778 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 102,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,566 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,960 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2020 76,806 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached [already detached] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 69,946 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 699,465 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 64,788 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F lower arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 64,788 miles

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

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F lower arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 52,546 miles

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2015 47,596 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 47,596 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber has negligable damping effect.

Pass 22 May 2014 44,122 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 37,310 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 31,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,947 miles

both rear tyres wqorn on edges

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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GX08 FDA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX08 FDA, 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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GX08 FDA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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