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OV08 XML

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,454 mi
Last recorded96,454 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XML
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,454 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 80,508 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,379 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Front and rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2020 74,259 miles

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

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Front and rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,831 miles

Front and rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,056 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1mm on inside edges

Centre to rear exhaust join corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,331 miles

Nearside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 45,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,076 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,273 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 34,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 26,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Some cut style damage to outer sidewall of O/S/R tyre

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 XML is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XML, 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 XML registered?

OV08 XML is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for OV08 XML shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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