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VE08 MDN

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,796 mi
Last recorded84,796 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 MDN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,796 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 84,796 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Anti roll bar D bushes worn

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

Pass 3 May 2018 78,544 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,242 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,242 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 68,794 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 68,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,873 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,401 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 49,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,589 miles

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 30 Jun 2011 30,612 miles

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)

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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VE08 MDN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VE08 MDN, 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 VE08 MDN registered?

VE08 MDN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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