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RF08 NWC

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,931 mi
Last recorded161,931 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 NWC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2020 161,931 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s, n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak under vehicle

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s, n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2020 161,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s, n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak under vehicle

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s, n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2019 152,665 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 152,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 141,241 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 141,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,471 miles

both side inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 128,471 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both side inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,141 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,064 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Jul 2015 103,064 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 70,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front wiper split slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 70,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front wiper split slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,852 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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RF08 NWC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 RF08 NWC, 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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RF08 NWC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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