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VN08 RVU

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,847 mi
Last recorded157,847 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 RVU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 157,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 157,604 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 155,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine rattles and judder on idle

Fail 21 Jan 2022 155,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted so not fully visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine rattle/ judder at idle

Pass 22 Jan 2021 153,783 miles

advise service

both front tyres just legal

engine slight lumpy / noisy

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Jan 2021 153,783 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advise service

both front tyres just legal

engine slight lumpy / noisy

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2019 150,732 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 150,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 137,594 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 123,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,606 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 95,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,600 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre is worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 14 May 2013 63,323 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)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 48,839 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 48,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,788 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 36,768 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)

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 RVU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN08 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN08 RVU registered?

VN08 RVU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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