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WJ08 MZW

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,590 mi
Last recorded34,590 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 MZW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,590 miles

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

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

advise rear wiper us

Fail 5 Jul 2012 34,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

advise rear wiper us

Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,110 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dash mascot encroaching swept area, but by less than 40mm

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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WJ08 MZW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ08 MZW, 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 WJ08 MZW registered?

WJ08 MZW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is WJ08 MZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 MZW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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