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PJ08 EZT

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,201 mi
Last recorded116,201 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 EZT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,894 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 107,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear & centre (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,948 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 96,948 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,945 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

engine bay cover sand under body trays

Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 85,456 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 76,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 May 2015 76,634 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 65,627 miles

o/s+n/s wishbones rear bushes cracking +n/s driveshaft gaiter cracking inner and outer +rear pads very low

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,371 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 52,371 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,105 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 28,851 miles

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

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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PJ08 EZT is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PJ08 EZT, 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 PJ08 EZT registered?

PJ08 EZT is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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