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NU08 ZBL

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,903 mi
Last recorded137,903 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 ZBL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2026 137,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2025 129,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,801 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both side Sills corroded, floor corroded, Sills fitted with side skirts, under tray cover fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,199 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened floor, both sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded, floor corroded, Suspension components corroded, sills fitted with side skirts, under tray cover fitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2023 103,199 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened floor, both sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded, floor corroded, Suspension components corroded, sills fitted with side skirts, under tray cover fitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2021 94,269 miles

extensive general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,828 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low . Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair , ok at time of test

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 75,751 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Exhaust mounting defective and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened floor, both sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded, floor corroded, Suspension components corroded, sills fitted with side skirts, under tray cover fitted.

Fail 18 Jun 2019 75,751 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Exhaust mounting defective and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened floor, both sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded, floor corroded, Suspension components corroded, sills fitted with side skirts, under tray cover fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,138 miles

both front wishbones - rear bushes have slight play and deterioration

child seat fitted n/s/r

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 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)

high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,465 miles

both rear tyres perishing

rear seats stowed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,165 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 45,165 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 43,528 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 35,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,769 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,363 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 23,363 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2011 17,828 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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NU08 ZBL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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