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PL08 SYT

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,840 mi
Last recorded113,840 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 SYT
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 113,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 108,737 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 102,985 miles

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

corrosion under body

Pass 8 Apr 2022 95,520 miles

rear underside corroded

sill covers fitted

suspension corroded

travel h/brake

Fail 7 Apr 2022 95,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

rear underside corroded

sill covers fitted

suspension corroded

travel h/brake

Pass 12 Apr 2021 89,685 miles

front subframe corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 89,658 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front subframe corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2020 84,853 miles

Underside components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,762 miles

Far rear seats and belts not tested due to obstructions

Underside components corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2019 78,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe / CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Far rear seats and belts not tested due to obstructions

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Underside components corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2018 71,776 miles

Exhaust mid pipe has a slight leak of gas

Nearside Front Has slight play in hub assembly

Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,776 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust mid pipe has a slight leak of gas

Nearside Front Has slight play in hub assembly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 66,801 miles

exhaust flexi section detiorated

Fail 15 Apr 2017 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush, also play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi section detiorated

play in both rear a.r.b drop links

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f strut leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2016 58,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f strut leaking

uneven ware o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,022 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished

wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,672 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,672 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,259 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 33,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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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PL08 SYT is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PL08 SYT, 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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PL08 SYT is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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