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SD08 FFH

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,391 mi
Last recorded97,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FFH
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 97,391 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint A power steering hose shows signs of a leak. Further investigation is required (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened Both rears (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring worn All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,640 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 90,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,351 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 82,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 75,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight Corrosion To Underside of Vehicle

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight Corrosion To Underside of Vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,795 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,630 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

rad cap missing

Fail 29 Dec 2011 61,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs surface corrosion

rad cap missing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,470 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SD08 FFH is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SD08 FFH, 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 SD08 FFH registered?

SD08 FFH is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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