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NL08 WUM

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,945 mi
Last recorded139,945 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 WUM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 139,945 miles

Fuel filler pipes, slightly thinned by corrosion.

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

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

o/s & n/s headlights slightly cloudy, small reduction in beam images

Pass 3 Apr 2025 132,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank lines corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 132,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

TANK LINES CORRODED

Track rod end ball joint has slight play in thread/lock hut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 125,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner 15mm of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear coil spring thinned by corrosion

fuel filler tubes thinned by corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2024 125,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Drivers window not working.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flex. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank filler/breather tubes corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear coil spring thinned by corrosion

Offside Rear tyre tread depth smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,728 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,462 miles

Front exhaust pipe, mounting bar thinned by corrosion.

Fuel filler/breather tube, thinned by corrosion.

Fail 8 Mar 2022 109,462 miles

Exhaust system insecure Heat shield above centre exhaust not secure, resting on silemcer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower tie rod, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower tie rod, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De- laminated, poor condition. (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front exhaust pipe, mounting bar thinned by corrosion.

Front mounted anti roll bar, o/s & n/s inner d bushes worn.

Fuel filler/breather tube, thinned by corrosion.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,597 miles

Heat shield above centre exhaust box no secure.

Nearside Inner cv boot leaking slightly.

Rear Registration plate in poor condition.

Rear o/s & n/s tie rods, inner bushes worn

Registration plate lights slightly dim.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,673 miles

Heat shield above front exhaust, damaged & not secure.

Rear Registration plate in poor condition.

Rear Wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 5 Mar 2020 96,392 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate in poor condition.

Rear Wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,249 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,518 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 80,518 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,227 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,328 miles

Traction control light on

both front wipers split

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)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Traction control light on

both front wipers split

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,714 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 36,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,973 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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NL08 WUM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NL08 WUM, 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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NL08 WUM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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