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SB57 UNP

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,802 mi
Last recorded101,802 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 UNP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,842 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,854 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,346 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,535 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,674 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,996 miles

Both n/s tyres damaged / scuffed on side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Rear row of seats and seat belts not tested [ folded away]

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Nov 2014 64,996 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Both n/s tyres damaged / scuffed on side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Rear row of seats and seat belts not tested [ folded away]

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2013 59,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear row of seats folded away / seats and belts not tested

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2013 58,978 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R tyre has nail in edge of tread

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear row of seats folded away / seats and belts not tested

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroding

front wipers deteriorating

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,411 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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SB57 UNP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UNP, 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 SB57 UNP registered?

SB57 UNP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is SB57 UNP safe to buy?

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