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NL08 SHJ

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,893 mi
Last recorded93,893 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 SHJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 93,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 93,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 90,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 88,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,338 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 87,338 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,933 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 78,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,151 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 64,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,249 miles

exhaust system poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low

rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

suspension knocks (rear

Fail 4 Jan 2018 58,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low

rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

suspension knocks (rear

Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,609 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm with sidewall damage

rear pads low

rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

wishbone bushes poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2017 51,605 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre 3mm with sidewall damage

rear pads low

rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

wishbone bushes poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2016 46,044 miles

exhaust system poor condition

wear to rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,263 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

front brake pads wearing low

slight suspension knocks

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,487 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

slight wear to all suspension bushes

Fail 6 Dec 2013 36,487 miles

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

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

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

slight wear to all suspension bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,405 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2011 27,138 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 20,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,884 miles

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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NL08 SHJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NL08 SHJ, 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 NL08 SHJ registered?

NL08 SHJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NL08 SHJ safe to buy?

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