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PL08 FNG

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,642 mi
Last recorded93,642 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FNG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 93,642 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 90,041 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,646 miles

3rd row of seats stowed away

All rear suspension components corroded

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

General corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Axle set (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 85,642 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

3rd row of seats stowed away

All rear suspension components corroded

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

General corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Axle set (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,352 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat stowed away

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

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

Offside Rear 3rd row seat stowed away

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 78,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat stowed away

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

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

Offside Rear 3rd row seat stowed away

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,220 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 72,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,286 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,260 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 63,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 61,215 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray secure but hanging down slightly

Fail 21 May 2018 61,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens cracked slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray secure but hanging down slightly

Pass 23 May 2017 55,027 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 55,027 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 box split (7.1.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 May 2016 46,594 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 46,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,903 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 31,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,974 miles

both front tyre are bald on the inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

Pass 2 May 2012 16,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 11,497 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 11,497 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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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PL08 FNG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL08 FNG, 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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PL08 FNG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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