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RE08 TGJ

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,491 mi
Last recorded68,491 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 TGJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 68,491 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides,inc subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front headlamps cloudy ,both sides

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body throghout front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides,inc axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and side skirts fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2023 68,491 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides,inc subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front headlamps cloudy ,both sides

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body throghout front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides,inc axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and side skirts fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,151 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills corroded

underbody corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 65,151 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills corroded

underbody corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

sill cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020
Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,310 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield damaged.

exhaust system/mounts corroded.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,860 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 41,676 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 34,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,429 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 29,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside and outside edge and close to limit

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside and outside edge and close to limit

offside plastic outer sill cover slightly insecure

Pass 17 May 2013 24,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,903 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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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RE08 TGJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RE08 TGJ, 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 RE08 TGJ registered?

RE08 TGJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is RE08 TGJ safe to buy?

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