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NM08 OKV

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,331 mi
Last recorded120,331 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 OKV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 109,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,510 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2017 82,928 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 May 2017 82,928 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,489 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,941 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 66,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/f tyre outer sidewakk is cut

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

Plastic guards prevent a full inspection of sills

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,480 miles

exhaust heat sheild hanging down

Fail 20 Aug 2013 45,480 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild hanging down

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2011
Fail 29 Jul 2011 26,931 miles

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

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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NM08 OKV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NM08 OKV, 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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NM08 OKV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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