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SH08 EEU

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,133 mi
Last recorded87,133 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 EEU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 87,133 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2018 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 79,493 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 72,391 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2017 72,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,198 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 64,198 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2015 54,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 46,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,889 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,027 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,769 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn unevenly

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 EEU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EEU, 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 SH08 EEU registered?

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

Is SH08 EEU safe to buy?

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