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OU08 LJX

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,585 mi
Last recorded138,585 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LJX
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 138,585 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 138,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,231 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,869 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface rust on under side and front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 May 2019 120,208 miles

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

slight play in rack mounts

Fail 16 May 2019 120,208 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play in rack mounts

Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,499 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,641 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 94,640 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,957 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deep cut in o/s/f outer side wall of tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,586 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2012 42,586 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,736 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 21,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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OU08 LJX is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OU08 LJX, 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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What year was OU08 LJX registered?

OU08 LJX is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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