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VO08 WHW

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,026 mi
Last recorded103,026 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WHW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 103,026 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 92,081 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 92,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link slight play (knocking noise)

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented slightly

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

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar link slight play (knocking noise)

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 7 Dec 2016 85,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link slight play (knocking noise)

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented slightly

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

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar link slight play (knocking noise)

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 2 Jan 2016 67,018 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,387 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 46,387 miles

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

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

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

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)

both rear tyres very badly worn on edges

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2013 25,537 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,302 miles

n/s/r,and o/s/rear tyres worn on inner edges,and has small cracks in side walls.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 19,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r,and o/s/rear tyres worn on inner edges,and has small cracks in side walls.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 15,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front tyre is bold on inner edge out of the central three quaters but worn part of side wall too

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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VO08 WHW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO08 WHW, 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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VO08 WHW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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