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SH08 EFM

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,051 mi
Last recorded117,051 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 EFM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 117,051 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake travel long

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,327 miles

Both sides outer and inner seals have large amounts of surface corrosion.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder base ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 102,308 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Both sides outer and inner seals have large amounts of surface corrosion.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres smooth on inner edge. No cords or ply showing (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder base ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge. No cords or ply exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,093 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,633 miles

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel high

o/s/r coil spring very rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2016 78,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel high

o/s/r coil spring very rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,563 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf and nsf tyres wearing on edges of inner and outer tread bands

slight corrosion of exhaust system at front joint and rear hangars

Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf and nsf tyres wearing on edges of inner and outer tread bands

slight corrosion of exhaust system at front joint and rear hangars

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,525 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,525 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inside edge

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 44,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,602 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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SH08 EFM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH08 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

SH08 EFM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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