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WP08 AVU

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,920 mi
Last recorded100,920 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 AVU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 100,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 90,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,954 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,973 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 86,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,574 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 74,574 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,067 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,813 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,843 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s rear tyre just under 3mm

o/s rear tyre just under 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,683 miles

slight surface rust on front suspension parts

surface rust on rear suspension parts

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,444 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges and and starting to crack

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat n/s/r

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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WP08 AVU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WP08 AVU, 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 WP08 AVU registered?

WP08 AVU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is WP08 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 AVU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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