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WG08 GXN

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,052 mi
Last recorded80,052 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 GXN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,340 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise on nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,589 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 32,286 miles

Handbrake travel high

Possible brake fluid leak from resivour to clutch supply pipe. damp around servo - not leaking during test

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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WG08 GXN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WG08 GXN, 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 WG08 GXN registered?

WG08 GXN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is WG08 GXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 GXN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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