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OV08 WKN

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,212 mi
Last recorded114,212 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WKN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 3 Sep 2025 114,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Underbody corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 105,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,369 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 96,508 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 96,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,340 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 86,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,967 miles

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC PIPE LEAKING

Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,967 miles

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC PIPE LEAKING

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,772 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 40,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,224 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,549 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,594 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 WKN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 OV08 WKN, 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 WKN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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