MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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..
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..
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS INNER REAR BUSHES PERISHED
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
both front suspension arms rear bushes worn
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear wiper blade split
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?
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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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