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SD08 ZRG

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,024 mi
Last recorded117,024 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 ZRG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 117,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake lever inoperative no effort (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

intercooler insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2021 101,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,692 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 98,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 97,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & System Badly Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres Both Low Tread

Front, & Rear Subframes, & Rear Inner Sills Badly Corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Offside Handbrake Low Effort

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front, & Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 97,389 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & System Badly Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres Both Low Tread

Front, & Rear Subframes, & Rear Inner Sills Badly Corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Offside Handbrake Low Effort

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front, & Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 90,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2018 90,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,135 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,041 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 62,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 51,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,141 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 42,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,006 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 28,004 miles

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

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

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

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 ZRG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ZRG, 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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SD08 ZRG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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