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VEZ 4683

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 4683
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 116,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 108,138 miles

Rear Exhaust box heavily corroded/weak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 108,138 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust box heavily corroded/weak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 99,012 miles

15 yr old/miles etc etc,,

Fail 29 Jan 2024 99,012 miles

15 yr old/miles etc etc,,

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF=4=-... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 95,013 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 95,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery Terminals Loose

Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,267 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 81,854 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,649 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 76,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,910 miles

Centre exhaust looks weak.

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,581 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,622 miles

205/50/17 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Fail 15 Nov 2016 55,620 miles

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

205/50/17 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 46,379 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 46,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,549 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 31,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,224 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 24,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nsr tyre has splits in tread

osr tyre has splits in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2011 16,201 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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VEZ 4683 is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VEZ 4683, 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 VEZ 4683 registered?

VEZ 4683 is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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