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S40 PDH

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,424 mi
Last recorded105,424 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 PDH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 105,424 miles

Headlamp lens' slightly faded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED / 8 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & REAR SUSPENSION ARMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 105,409 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens' slightly faded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED / 8 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & REAR SUSPENSION ARMS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion rear subframe / suspension arms &c..

Fail 15 Feb 2024 98,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion rear subframe / suspension arms &c..

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. remaining and wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust system is heavily corroded. advise replacement

offside front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge. advise wheel alignment check/adjust

rear axle/sub frame is heavily corroded. suspension arms etc. also heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 88,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer is corroded and blowing slightly (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. remaining and wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark advise top up (2.1.5 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust system is heavily corroded. advise replacement

engine has no oil in it!!! 4 litres added for testing purposes

offside front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge. advise wheel alignment check/adjust

rear axle/sub frame is heavily corroded. suspension arms etc. also heavily corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,128 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 74,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,888 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 69,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,769 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,430 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS INNER REAR BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 7 Sep 2015 46,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS INNER REAR BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,396 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Sep 2011 16,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

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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S40 PDH is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S40 PDH, 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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S40 PDH is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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