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DN08 ROU

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 ROU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 106,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2025 104,302 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 102,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 90,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 90,627 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,829 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 86,829 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,530 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,906 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to check seat belt ()

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sill areas

unable to check rear(in boot)seat belts

Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,592 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sill areas

unable to check rear(in boot) seat belts

Fail 4 Feb 2019 76,592 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside inner sill areas

unable to check rear(in boot) seat belts

Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,842 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlight beam pattern poor

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 5 Feb 2018 70,842 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlight beam pattern poor

offside and nearside front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,117 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,437 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,730 miles

uneven wear on o/s rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted unable to inspect rea seats correctly

offside rear wheel unevanly worn on inner edge

spare wheel different size

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,856 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,445 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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DN08 ROU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DN08 ROU, 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 DN08 ROU registered?

DN08 ROU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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