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SB57 NVC

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,138 mi
Last recorded87,138 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 NVC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,138 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 87,132 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,180 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 76,789 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive misting of oil on pas pipe on rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 76,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive misting of oil on pas pipe on rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,139 miles

Rear Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement

Fail 26 Nov 2018 70,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,602 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering oil low.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre edge slightly worn. ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Tyre edge slightly worn. ()

Power steering oil low.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,585 miles

Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s-o/s front and n/s - o/s rear. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Side wall in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2015 50,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Side wall in poor condition

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,450 miles

3rd row seats & seatbelts not tested (folded down)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 40,707 miles

3rd row seats & seatbelts not tested (folded down)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,327 miles

3rd row seats & seatbelts not tested (folded down)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,788 miles

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

both front tyres are slighty cracking and wearing on inner

n/s/r tyre slighty cracking and worn on inner

o/s/r tyre slightly caracking

rear discs pitted

Fail 28 Nov 2011 31,773 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres are slighty cracking and wearing on inner

n/s/r tyre slighty cracking and worn on inner

o/s/r tyre slightly caracking

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,041 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 26,041 miles

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

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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SB57 NVC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB57 NVC, 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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SB57 NVC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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