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EJ08 SXT

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,019 mi
Last recorded132,019 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 SXT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 132,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 112,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,800 miles

child seats fitted in rear, seat belts not tested

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Apr 2016 99,800 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping

rear brake pads low

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

child seats fitted in rear, seat belts not tested

Fail 8 Apr 2015 89,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted to rear seat, belt not tested

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,530 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat, belt not tested

Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small stone chips across screen

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,520 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 52,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 42,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EJ08 SXT is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ08 SXT, 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 EJ08 SXT registered?

EJ08 SXT is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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