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WJ58 XMZ

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,797 mi
Last recorded100,797 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XMZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 100,797 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side ()

Fail 23 Apr 2026 100,797 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,453 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,206 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,410 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,868 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 62,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,258 miles

rear of rear seats not in use

Fail 21 Sep 2017 44,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,043 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 37,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge but just on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside fronts (3.5.1g)

rear of rear seats not in use

Fail 5 Oct 2015 31,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside fronts (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,706 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,837 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,015 miles

centre rear seat not in use

coolant level low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear of rear seats not in use

Fail 9 Oct 2012 15,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear seat not in use

coolant level low

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,337 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

front wipers split slightly

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 XMZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

WJ58 XMZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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