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SG08 NXL

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,536 mi
Last recorded102,536 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 NXL
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 102,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and o/s/r ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r lower (2.4.G.1)

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 97,395 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,411 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 64,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,651 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,075 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 36,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 NXL is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NXL, 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 NXL is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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