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WJ58 OVD

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,850 mi
Last recorded103,850 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 OVD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 103,850 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 99,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,756 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,096 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,875 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os and ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 73,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os and ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,250 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 66,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,523 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,839 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,490 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 48,485 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,729 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,565 miles

offside front and nearside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2012 34,565 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front and nearside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,594 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight split on O/S wiper

both rear tyres perished & worn very low on edges (on raised tread) & cuts in tread

Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,594 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight split on O/S wiper

both rear tyres perished & worn very low on edges (on raised tread) & cuts in tread

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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WJ58 OVD is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ58 OVD, 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 WJ58 OVD registered?

WJ58 OVD is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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