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SH08 NZU

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,440 mi
Last recorded105,440 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 NZU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,440 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,227 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 98,227 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,802 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,020 miles

Front nearside and offside brake pads wearing thin

Rear nearside and offside brake pads wearing thin

Rear nearside and offside corrosion on brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 44,506 miles

near side front tyre cracking / poor condition off side front tyre cracking / poor condition off rear tyre cracking / poor condition

Pass 6 May 2014 35,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 17,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 17,496 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 13,673 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 NZU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH08 NZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH08 NZU registered?

SH08 NZU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is SH08 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 NZU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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