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NU08 WDW

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,789 mi
Last recorded136,789 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 WDW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 136,789 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 136,789 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 126,491 miles

Accelerator pedal is sticking recommend further investigation

all coil springs corroded

steering has play at the wheels however not excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,375 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 116,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush o s r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 102,019 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Increased Brake Pedal travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to 3mm.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage around Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 102,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to 3mm.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage around Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 90,716 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front Wiper Blade split @ ends.

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

Pass 18 May 2017 79,734 miles

slight exhaust blow from middle section of exhaust

Pass 23 May 2016 70,809 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs scored.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Fail 23 May 2016 70,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

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

BOTH Front Brake Discs scored.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 61,824 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,618 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 45,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre bald and perished on outer tread shoulder

Fail 20 May 2013 44,954 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside rear tyre bald and perished on outer tread shoulder

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front No plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

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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NU08 WDW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 NU08 WDW, 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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NU08 WDW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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