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WM08 TFO

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 TFO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 53,331 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 53,331 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 43,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,641 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 37,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,257 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,260 miles

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

both rear tyre treads uneven and wearing thin on edges.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,060 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,902 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,862 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,453 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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WM08 TFO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WM08 TFO, 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 WM08 TFO registered?

WM08 TFO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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