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SB57 UXO

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

113,581 mi
Last recorded113,581 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 UXO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 113,581 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 113,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 110,301 miles

Nearside Outer seal damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 110,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Outer seal damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 105,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 105,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 102,685 miles

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

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

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

under carriage corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 102,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under carriage corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,667 miles

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

Nearside damage to outer sill

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 99,658 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside damage to outer sill

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 96,914 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 96,911 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,778 miles

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

damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,810 miles

n/s outer sill damage

Fail 12 Mar 2019 92,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s outer sill damage

o/s rear shock worn but has no fluid leak [ bouncy ]

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,112 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 91,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,514 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,771 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 54,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,391 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)

both rear tyres in poor condition and bald on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2011 35,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,360 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 UXO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SB57 UXO, 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 UXO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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