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NJZ 7921

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,806 mi
Last recorded115,806 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 7921
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 115,806 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to rear silencer excessively corroded and detached probe unable to be inserted (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer insecure due to excessive corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation Pedal operation has excessive travel (1.2.1 (d))

General corrosion under vehicle body

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Wearing low/ inner edge worn (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing low/ inner edge worn

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal spongey and drops requires further investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 110,954 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 110,944 miles

Central Front Inner Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone outer ball joint major play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Outer unable to test rear seat belds due to seats laying flat

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 103,212 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes are badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member is corroded

front and rear both sides seals are badly corroded

general corrosion throughout the under neath body of vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2021 103,046 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes are badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member is corroded

front and rear both sides seals are badly corroded

general corrosion throughout the under neath body of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,198 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 100,194 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,069 miles

brake pedal creeping under pressure

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,102 miles

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

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

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

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

front heat shield deteriorated

slight creep on rear brake application, advise further inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,159 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,663 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,242 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,004 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,736 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 58,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,995 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,727 miles

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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NJZ 7921 is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NJZ 7921, 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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NJZ 7921 is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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