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RJ08 RZP

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,045 mi
Last recorded149,045 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 RZP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 149,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 144,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,880 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 119,880 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,732 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 112,644 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 108,024 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,909 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 99,907 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,315 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 91,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,134 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both offside tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

power steering hose weeping

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre scrubbed oninner edge/cut to outer sidewall

rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,386 miles

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

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,205 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 36,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,796 miles

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inside 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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RJ08 RZP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ08 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

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

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