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PN08 XZP

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 XZP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays/guards fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2026 93,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 91,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays/guards fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2025 91,311 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 87,944 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 87,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 83,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked on rear pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

nsr & osr inner sills coroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 83,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose in socket (replacement arm required) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked on rear pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

nsr & osr inner sills coroded

Pass 5 Feb 2022 80,724 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 74,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement seek attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement seek attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside has surface rust need to be treated

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,497 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounts rusted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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 seats folded away (in boot)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,598 miles

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

offside & nearside front wiperblades deteriorating.

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing thin on outer edges

rear seats folded down

Pass 17 Jan 2011 17,991 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PN08 XZP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN08 XZP, 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 PN08 XZP registered?

PN08 XZP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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