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RJ08 RZO

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,438 mi
Last recorded93,438 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 RZO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2022 93,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing cords outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges 2.5 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s/r seat ()

Fail 7 Jul 2021 89,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes[both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s/r seat ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,846 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,014 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 83,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 71,541 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 62,150 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarriage & some suspension components

engine mil on

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2016 62,020 miles

Emissions not tested due to badly failing & smoking (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarriage & some suspension components

engine mil on

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,104 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

osf tyre has small buldge in sidewall

shock absorber at rear weak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,994 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

damage to nsf tyre sidewall & worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 43,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to exhaust

damage to nsf tyre sidewall & worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,670 miles

Coolant level low

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

both rear Tyres cracked along tread area

nearside rear Tyre has damaged outer side wall - not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,006 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall cuts and nail in tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,882 miles

Front Pads Getting Very Low

Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Pads Getting Very Low

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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RJ08 RZO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 RJ08 RZO, 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 RJ08 RZO registered?

RJ08 RZO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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