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SE08 OCB

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,198 mi
Last recorded62,198 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 OCB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,198 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 55,839 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,354 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 51,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,574 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 45,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,161 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 26,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OCB is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCB, 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 SE08 OCB registered?

SE08 OCB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is SE08 OCB safe to buy?

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