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WG08 XDB

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,580 mi
Last recorded86,580 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XDB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,580 miles

Front heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 86,580 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,531 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,316 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 81,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat-shield insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,650 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 72,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,452 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,452 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r suspension arm front bush starting to debond

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,956 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 23,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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 XDB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG08 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

WG08 XDB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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