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RV08 LXB

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,351 mi
Last recorded144,351 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 LXB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 144,351 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 136,198 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 136,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2021 131,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 126,344 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 126,344 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,279 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,688 miles

O.S.F Lower Arm Rear Bush deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2017 105,687 miles

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

O.S.F Lower Arm Rear Bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,452 miles

All tyre treads worn near to legal limit.

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,469 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 36,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RV08 LXB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV08 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 LXB registered?

RV08 LXB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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