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RV08 VVJ

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,823 mi
Last recorded211,823 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VVJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 211,823 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 185,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside Center D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 158,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 138,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,308 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 109,611 miles

DPF warning lamp on

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 109,611 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edge 205/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

DPF warning lamp on

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 100,168 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,266 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dpf light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 84,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheld lose

Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,048 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has slight cut & bulge to outer side wall

o/s rear tyre has low air pressure

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 VVJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

RV08 VVJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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