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SE08 OBW

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,458 mi
Last recorded100,458 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 OBW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,458 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED!

Fail 8 Sep 2021 100,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED!

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,433 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 92,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,809 miles

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

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2020 90,808 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,518 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 85,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,422 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 79,422 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 70,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2016 70,840 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,839 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

oil leak from gearbox

sill cover fitted not allowing inspection of sills

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2015 61,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake master cylinder damp

coolant level below minimum

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

oil leak from gearbox

sill cover fitted not allowing inspection of sills

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,728 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level is low

power steering fluid level is low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 45,230 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,169 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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SE08 OBW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 SE08 OBW, 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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SE08 OBW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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