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PF08 WXM

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,953 mi
Last recorded133,953 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 WXM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 133,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 133,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 123,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 123,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 114,377 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,147 miles

dpf fault lamp and mil on

Fail 8 Feb 2022 111,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

dpf fault lamp and mil on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 104,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 98,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,399 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,593 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 28 Nov 2016 78,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn low

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,656 miles

brake servo assistance sufficient but suspect not high enough

engine oil leak

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 66,656 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust heavily corroded

engine oil leak

brake servo assistance sufficient but suspect not high enough

Pass 2 May 2014 50,499 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,988 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 21,913 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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PF08 WXM 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 72.2%.

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 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 PF08 WXM, 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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PF08 WXM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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