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CK08 SXU

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,061 mi
Last recorded92,061 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 SXU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside outer sill and offside outer sill have plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2024 89,705 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 89,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 86,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 82,406 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,498 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear (front) trailing arm bushes showing age and partial separation

Both nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Corrosion to inner sills,steering,suspension and brake components

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 79,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both nearside rear and offside rear (front) trailing arm bushes showing age and partial separation

Both nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Corrosion to inner sills,steering,suspension and brake components

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,860 miles

Both rear trailing arm front bushes showing age, wear and partial separation

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft gaiter splitting/cracking

Surface corrosion to inner sills and suspension components

Fail 9 Sep 2020 76,853 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both headlamps showing reduced output and poor images

Both rear trailing arm front bushes showing age, wear and partial separation

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft gaiter splitting/cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in anti roll bar D bushes

Surface corrosion to inner sills and suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,743 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes showing age,splitting and partial separation

Nearside Drive shaft inner gaiter cracking

Offside Headlamp poor image

Fail 26 Mar 2019 69,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear trailing arm bushes showing age,splitting and partial separation

Nearside Drive shaft inner gaiter cracking

Offside Headlamp poor image

Offside Rear Tyre tread uneven

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,631 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes showing age and partial separation

Offside Headlamp image poor

Fail 27 Mar 2018 63,626 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Splitting/cracking to excess (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes showing age and partial separation

Offside Headlamp image poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Strong Advise: Rear silencer leaking and emissions only just met at fast idle

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,337 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes worn and partial separation

Strong Advise: Nearside front tyre close to limit and low/wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,358 miles

Cover sills fitted

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,339 miles

Cover sills fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tread construction failing causing uneven tread

Play in nearside rear and offside rear anti-roll bar links

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight bind to offside rear wheel

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 35,745 miles

Both nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushes showing age and wear

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in rack spindles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside front and offside front tyres low tread depths and wearing inner and outer edges

Strong Advise:Offside rear anti-roll bar link worn

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wiper smear

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,745 miles

Both nearside front and offside front lower arm rear bushes showing age and wear

Cover sills fitted

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link worn

Slight play in rack spindles

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside front and offside front tyres low tread depths and wearing inner and outer edges

Strong Advise:Offside rear anti-roll bar link worn

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wiper smear

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded in places

general underbody surface corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre has deep cut to tread (no cords exposed)

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside screenwash weak

offside wiperblade starting to split

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,722 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,090 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 17,090 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CK08 SXU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK08 SXU, 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 CK08 SXU registered?

CK08 SXU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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