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SH08 EEP

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,495 mi
Last recorded130,495 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 EEP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 130,495 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm mounting/pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm mounting/pivot arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated but no excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills and rear sub frame slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 112,699 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning lamp illuminated indicating fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated but no excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills and rear sub frame slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,177 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 103,177 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,886 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 92,880 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake master leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,136 miles

Slight deterioration front suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,379 miles

Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone rear bushes. Rear tyres wearing outer edges. Minor wear rear antiroll links.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,905 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,798 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 46,798 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 35,712 miles

Front tyres wearing insides & nearside front tread slightly distorted.

Fail 1 May 2012 35,712 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres wearing insides & nearside front tread slightly distorted.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,806 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 23,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SH08 EEP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SH08 EEP, 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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SH08 EEP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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