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NJ08 VCU

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 VCU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,876 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 74,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear heat shield lose on tank

Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 71,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn plus dust cover ripped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,361 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 63,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 37,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,702 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 36,387 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 36,385 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 34,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,519 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,803 miles

all tyres worn on edges

rear seat belts+seats not there to be tested

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 VCU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ08 VCU, 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 NJ08 VCU registered?

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

Is NJ08 VCU safe to buy?

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