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OV08AVX
2008 MAZDA 5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
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- Registration OV08AVX
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 5
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,621 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear heat shield slightly loose - back box
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,530 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,754 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- vehicle underside has corrosion
- fuel filler pipes corroded
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- vehicle underside has corrosion
- fuel filler pipes corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,325 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel filler pipes corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Centre heat shield slightly loose/Deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush slightly worn/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- General under body corrosion
- Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush slightly worn/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 138,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush slightly worn/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Centre heat shield slightly loose/Deteriorated
- Fuel filler pipes corroded
- General under body corrosion
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bonded bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush slightly worn/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,960 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,555 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,303 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020 7 Jul 20261 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,082 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s rear (1.2.1 (e))
27 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s rear (1.2.1 (e))
4 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,445 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018 7 Jul 202628 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,898 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,772 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016 7 Jul 20263 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
3 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,938 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015 7 Jul 202619 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,348 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015 7 Jul 202628 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,481 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 7 Jul 202619 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,023 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 7 Jul 202628 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,281 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV08AVX was registered on 2008-05-14
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