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OV08 HNF

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,130 mi
Last recorded152,130 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 HNF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 152,130 miles

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

n/s headlight washer loose

Pass 27 Jul 2018 144,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,535 miles

Offside handbrake effort could be improved

Fail 27 Jul 2017 132,535 miles

Offside handbrake effort could be improved

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 132,354 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sill's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear cut on side wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sill's (2.4.A.3)

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

d/s/c switch off

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 15 Jul 2016 122,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

d/s/c switch off

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 11 Jul 2015 117,600 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,708 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,582 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,224 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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OV08 HNF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV08 HNF, 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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OV08 HNF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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