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RO08 UKF

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,520 mi
Last recorded92,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UKF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,520 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield slightly loose

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler cap to tank ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 15 Jul 2025 92,518 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield slightly loose

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded From filler cap to tank ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 19 Jul 2024 86,714 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,096 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 83,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,858 miles

Front and Rear discs worn/corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES CORRODED FRICTION AREA REDUCED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NEASIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 69,421 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES CORRODED FRICTION AREA REDUCED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NEASIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 65,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,950 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES VERY CORRODED

Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,548 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 46,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides rubbers worn and split (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,671 miles

extensive general underside surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2017 40,671 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (3.5.1g)

extensive general underside surface corrosion

o/s/r shock absorber very soft, causing tyre failure

Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,283 miles

Both inner side sills have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,099 miles

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

slight corrsion to exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,830 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,471 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,252 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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RO08 UKF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO08 UKF, 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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RO08 UKF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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