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WJ08 PNU

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,308 mi
Last recorded161,308 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 PNU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 161,308 miles

Central age related under body corrosion

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2023 161,041 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Dpf light on dash (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

General under car rusty

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 150,747 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

age related under body corrosion

Fail 9 May 2022 150,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

age related under body corrosion

Pass 6 May 2021 142,912 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 142,906 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 137,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2020 137,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 129,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,027 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

small chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2018 117,023 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

small chips in windscreen

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 114,716 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 26 May 2016 112,061 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 112,060 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 109,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 109,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 102,832 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 67,425 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 67,425 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 48,730 miles

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 PNU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WJ08 PNU, 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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WJ08 PNU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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