2008 Mazda 5 2.0L Petrol · AE08 TLZ

The Mazda 5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 April 2025 at 110,051 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 12 April 2024 at 101,850 miles shows the vehicle has cleared two consecutive annual examinations without advisories. The history reflects no escalating mechanical concerns across the observed period. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2007 vehicle, totalling 110,051 miles or roughly 5,792 per year. The owner added only 8,201 miles between the April 2023 pass at 88,243 miles and the April 2025 pass, confirming light use. Two anomalous entries appear on 12 April 2024 and 23 March 2023 where the tester issued a fail with no defects logged before a same-day or near-term pass; this points to administrative or presentation errors at the testing station rather than genuine fault patterns. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's nineteen years. Standing time implied by low annual mileage can accelerate rubber perishing and surface rust on structural members even when MOT results stay clear. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions warrant a workshop check despite no advisories. The twin fail-pass entries in 2023 and 2024 suggest the tester may have raised and cleared items off-system; confirming binding calipers or worn hangers now avoids surprise costs after purchase.