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SD08 UKA

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 UKA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Heat shield touting flexi pipe of exhaust system

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Font and Rear of vehicle corroded ( rusty ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both rear tyre valves perished

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Inners (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 94,805 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Heat shield touting flexi pipe of exhaust system

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Font and Rear of vehicle corroded ( rusty ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both rear tyre valves perished

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,402 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,402 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,492 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,695 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 44,008 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,966 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)

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 UKA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD08 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

SD08 UKA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is SD08 UKA safe to buy?

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