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SC08 WUD

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,193 mi
Last recorded96,193 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 WUD
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 96,193 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 93,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,379 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,273 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 83,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 73,530 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,547 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,589 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,725 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,405 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,466 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 30,541 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,729 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,188 miles

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)

all tyres cracking

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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SC08 WUD is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SC08 WUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC08 WUD registered?

SC08 WUD is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is SC08 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 WUD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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