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WF08 WLH

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,330 mi
Last recorded94,330 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 WLH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2021 94,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 85,717 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 85,717 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear thrust bush / n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,060 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 75,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,407 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 73,407 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,562 miles

Brake pads on rear low also discs corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Under trays and Sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S FRONT INNER (2.5.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pads on rear low also discs corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Under trays and Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,133 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,310 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,054 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 31,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,147 miles

rear bumper centre damaged

offside rear shock absorber protective cover insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2011 24,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear shock absorber protective cover insecure

rear bumper centre damaged

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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WF08 WLH is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WF08 WLH, 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 WF08 WLH registered?

WF08 WLH is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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