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NJ08 UUW

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,248 mi
Last recorded131,248 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 UUW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mountings badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 130,725 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 130,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 128,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 125,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,977 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,951 miles

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

dpf warning lamp flashing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 106,735 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 106,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn down on inside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 81,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front wiper blade split at the end

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front wiper blade split at the end

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,470 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 69,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,261 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)

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

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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NJ08 UUW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NJ08 UUW, 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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NJ08 UUW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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