Mazda 5 Ts2 (2008)
2008 Mazda 5 Ts2
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2008 Mazda 5 Ts2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Mazda 5 TS2 fails its MOT first time in roughly four out of every ten cases—a 62.5% pass rate well below the UK average of 80%—though the good news is that dangerous defects are essentially non-existent in this cohort. This is a notably unreliable model year, and potential buyers should budget for inspection and remedial work before purchase.
At nearly 96,000 miles on average, these cars have typical mileage for their age, yet they're accumulating just over one failure per vehicle, suggesting the problems are genuine wear items rather than freak occurrences. When shopping for a used 5 TS2, insist on an independent pre-purchase inspection and factor in at least one round of repairs before it reaches the next MOT.
What to check before buying a 2008 Mazda 5 Ts2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (81%) | 106 | 77.3% | 1.32 |
| Petrol (19%) | 25 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Mazda 5 Ts2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Mazda 5 Ts2 vehicles fall between 82,722 and 104,721 miles.
2008 Mazda 5 Ts2 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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