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WJ08 UBG

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,353 mi
Last recorded123,353 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 123,353 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi slightly webbing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVICE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 123,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi slightly webbing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVICE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 121,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General rust under vehicle.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components / undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 121,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General rust under vehicle.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components / undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 111,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General rust under vehicle.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 111,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General rust under vehicle.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 105,358 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 105,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 98,977 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 92,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 92,542 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats o/s and n/s ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,256 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat o/s and n/s ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 86,256 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat o/s and n/s ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,189 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TWO NAILS ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 79,182 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mount broken

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TWO NAILS ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 middle row seats ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield requires attention soon

Fail 20 Feb 2017 70,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 middle row seats ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also perished ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield requires attention soon

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,960 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,812 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

far rear seat belts not checked

far rear seats not fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,509 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

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 UBG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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