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OV58 BHZ

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,934 mi
Last recorded127,934 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 BHZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 127,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general underbody surface rust

Pass 27 Apr 2020 122,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,223 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 106,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 111,619 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 111,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,396 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

front discs poor condition

o/s/r tyre lumpy

wishbone bushes poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,520 miles

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion front brake discs.

front tyres worn on edges.

rear brake pads wearing low.

slight tread run out n/s/r tyre.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,659 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,659 miles

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

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 74,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 74,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 64,613 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,920 miles

found: offside rear parking brake performance quite low

offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

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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OV58 BHZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV58 BHZ, 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 OV58 BHZ registered?

OV58 BHZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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