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OV08 XNF

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,465 mi
Last recorded153,465 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 153,465 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 153,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 141,767 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 141,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn also valve leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,364 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

both front tyres worn slightly on the inside edges

Fail 22 Jun 2017 124,343 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

both front tyres worn slightly on the inside edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,700 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn 2.2m limit is 1.6m 205/50/17

Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn 2.2m limit is 1.6m 205/50/17

recommend steering alignment due to tyre wear

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,097 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 18 Jun 2014 73,455 miles

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

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

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 16 May 2013 59,692 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 XNF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue 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 XNF, 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 XNF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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