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RV08 LXE

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,915 mi
Last recorded135,915 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 LXE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 135,915 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 135,780 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

ENGINE WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 24 Feb 2025 128,971 miles

EML on

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 128,971 miles

EML on

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 121,356 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 121,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,820 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,873 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 109,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,647 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,603 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

osf tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,603 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield insecure

osf tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,528 miles

exhaust rusty and heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2017 75,528 miles

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

exhaust rusty and heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,070 miles

lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,949 miles

Dpf warning lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn on inner tread

nsr of vehicle has scratches to paintwork

sill covers

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,039 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner 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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RV08 LXE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LXE, 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 RV08 LXE registered?

RV08 LXE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RV08 LXE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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