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PF08 ZBN

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,969 mi
Last recorded95,969 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 ZBN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,969 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,518 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 95,518 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 95,505 miles

Emissions not tested too much smoke may damage the engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

3rd row seats folded adult seat belts not checked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,487 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 86,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 79,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,088 miles

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

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

Rear third row of seats folded flat

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,595 miles

Third row seats folded flat

Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,595 miles

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

Third row seats folded flat

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,947 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low tread

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 31 May 2011 34,502 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 ZBN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PF08 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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