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RJ58 DHE

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,910 mi
Last recorded101,910 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 DHE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 101,910 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 101,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 101,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

tyre pressures low

underside components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 92,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heat shields damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2022 82,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heat shields damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 66,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,669 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 55,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 48,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,738 miles

Ns front tyre has worn to 2.5 mm

Rear shocks are damp and soft

Fail 27 Jun 2017 41,738 miles

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

Ns front tyre has worn to 2.5 mm

Rear shocks are damp and soft

Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,474 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner tread edge but still legal

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,684 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 13,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2012 10,151 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 10,151 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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RJ58 DHE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 RJ58 DHE, 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 RJ58 DHE registered?

RJ58 DHE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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