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RUI 7065

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,140 mi
Last recorded112,140 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 7065
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,140 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 111,852 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

no oil on dipstick

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,091 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 99,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot burst

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber soft

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 92,093 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot burst

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber soft

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,831 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 81,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,163 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,934 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 60,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,091 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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RUI 7065 is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RUI 7065, 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 RUI 7065 registered?

RUI 7065 is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is RUI 7065 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 7065 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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