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WL08 VAO

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,959 mi
Last recorded109,959 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 VAO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 109,959 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 109,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,830 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 96,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,091 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 84,091 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,226 miles

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

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

bumper loose

Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,326 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 65,326 miles

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 60,860 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 60,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber damping effect poor.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 52,772 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 52,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,600 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 46,598 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,886 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,026 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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WL08 VAO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WL08 VAO, 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 WL08 VAO registered?

WL08 VAO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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