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VN08 FJP

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FJP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,312 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner canvas / ply not yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner canvas / ply not yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 99,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner canvas / ply not yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner canvas / ply not yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,309 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 83,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,525 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,523 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,041 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 60,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,344 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 52,343 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

wipers poor but clears screen

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,787 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,206 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 37,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 30,607 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIRATED NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

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

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,607 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIRATED NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,449 miles

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,447 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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VN08 FJP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN08 FJP, 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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VN08 FJP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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