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OV08 WLC

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,820 mi
Last recorded118,820 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WLC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sode (6.1.B.2)

rear seats folded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,778 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

exhaust sheald insecure

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2016 93,755 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

exhaust sheald insecure

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing Bush deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall damage and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 84,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing Bush deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall damage and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,035 miles

rear wiper blade split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre tread stepped

slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre tread stepped

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 16 May 2013 65,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,603 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,172 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 WLC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV08 WLC, 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 OV08 WLC registered?

OV08 WLC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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