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SF58 SLV

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,762 mi
Last recorded85,762 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 SLV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 85,762 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Lower outer lower part of wing corroded.

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2025 80,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 80,961 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 76,044 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 76,041 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 74,413 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,937 miles

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM AND WEARING OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 70,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower UNDER TRAY LOOSE .

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM AND WEARING OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 67,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 61,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ACROSS OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER AND OUTER. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,974 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all of sub frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 56,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wish bone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Undertray likely to become detached NEAR FUEL FUEL TANK. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all of sub frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,388 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,987 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,647 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,700 miles

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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SF58 SLV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SF58 SLV, 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 SF58 SLV registered?

SF58 SLV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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