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Mazda 5

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LD08 VCTMOT history

LD08 VCT is a silver diesel Mazda 5 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
127,010 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VCT was last recorded at 127,010 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 8,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,411 miles · 24 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
8,599 miles
Average per year
6,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,010 miles
  • 2022 – 118,411 miles
  • 2021 – 113,103 miles
  • 2020 – 107,586 miles
  • 2019 – 102,449 miles
  • 2018 – 89,758 miles
  • 2017 – 75,635 miles
  • 2016 – 69,092 miles
  • 2015 – 65,323 miles
  • 2014 – 58,869 miles
  • 2013 – 50,112 miles
  • 2012 – 43,821 miles
  • 2011 – 37,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,010 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,010 miles (+8,599)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,010 miles
    Test number
    507637820381
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,411 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,411 miles
    Test number
    754572525129
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT AND REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY INSECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

  3. Fail118,411 miles (+5,308)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,411 miles
    Test number
    433480463461
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT AND REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY INSECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

  4. Pass113,103 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    260419706580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,586 miles (+5,137)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,586 miles
    Test number
    622321133865
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,449 miles (+12,691)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,449 miles
    Test number
    122429874841
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure

  7. Pass89,758 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    273442956587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail89,758 miles (+1,927)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    579622092587
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,831 miles (+12,196)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,831 miles
    Test number
    446392994732
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass75,635 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    611398745879
    • AdvisoryDiesel partical filter system warning lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on shoulders
    • AdvisoryThird row seats stowed away prior to test

  11. Fail75,623 miles (+6,531)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,623 miles
    Test number
    585565766889
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryDiesel partical filter system warning lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on shoulders
    • AdvisoryThird row seats stowed away prior to test

  12. Pass69,092 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    748439488630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,044 miles (+3,721)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,044 miles
    Test number
    482638924835
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,323 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    417527465104
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail65,323 miles (+6,454)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    607297065165
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass58,869 miles (+8,757)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    595181564145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seats x2
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged/cut and worn on inner edge
    • NoteTested with 3 seats

  17. Pass50,112 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,112 miles
    Test number
    278870943419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,821 miles
    Test number
    629792642182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,819 miles (+6,249)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,819 miles
    Test number
    435362842100
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass37,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,570 miles
    Test number
    427279231135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 VCT

Does LD08 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 VCT expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VCT?
The MOT on LD08 VCT expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 VCT done?
LD08 VCT was recorded at 127,010 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 6,997 miles a year.
Has LD08 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VCT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 VCT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 VCT find?
LD08 VCT passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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