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SG08 GBV

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,562 mi
Last recorded81,562 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 GBV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 81,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Heat shields insecure (centre exhaust and fuel tank)

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,655 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,231 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 53,055 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres on edges slight worn

underside tray fitted on center slight loose may require to attention

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,238 miles

Central Front Lower Front under tray hanging really low liable to foul objects on road ie speed Humps,

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 48,235 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure Heat shield adrift liable to end up on road, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Broken white light, (4.5.4 (a))

Central Front Lower Front under tray hanging really low liable to foul objects on road ie speed Humps,

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,360 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have slight on both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r fog light lens has slight damage

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,313 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 40,238 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 36,856 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 29 Nov 2013 30,488 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,570 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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SG08 GBV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SG08 GBV, 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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SG08 GBV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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