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VO58 RHU

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,156 mi
Last recorded107,156 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 RHU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 107,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 103,064 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 99,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,799 miles

The installation of child seats prevent a full inspection of rear adult seat belts

Fail 12 Sep 2023 94,799 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working ** High level ** (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Major escape of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer/Back box (6.1.2 (a))

*** TYRE SIZE - 205/55R16 ***

The installation of child seats prevent a full inspection of rear adult seat belts

Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,979 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 88,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,421 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 76,062 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertray loose

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns/os rear outer seats

Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,158 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,125 miles

Nearside wiper torn

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,486 miles

Body work damage rear n/s

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 50,486 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body work damage rear n/s

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,218 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,994 miles

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

damage to rear n/s corner

drivers wiper smears

Fail 28 Aug 2014 37,994 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

damage to rear n/s corner

drivers wiper smears

no oil on dip stick

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,833 miles

body damage rear n/s

front brake pads worn thin, 2mm only

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,468 miles

rear o/s tyre worn close to limit , bald on edges and nail in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,222 miles

Offside Rear 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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VO58 RHU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO58 RHU, 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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VO58 RHU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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