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SH08 OBM

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

163,168 mi
Last recorded163,168 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 OBM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 163,168 miles

Nearside Rear spring clip missing from caliper

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 163,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear spring clip missing from caliper

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 157,766 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 157,758 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 143,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,345 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges close to last layer of rubber 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Oct 2020 130,344 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges close to last layer of rubber 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,575 miles

DPF light flashing

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 108,772 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

DPF light flashing

Front Suspension noisy but no visual defect

Fail 30 May 2018 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

DPF light flashing

Front Suspension noisy but no visual defect

Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,267 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres worn badly on innside edges

Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,266 miles

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

both front and n/s rear tyres worn badly on innside edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,583 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

tracking check advised

Fail 8 Jan 2016 84,583 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has broken away from system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

emissions not tested due to broken exhaust

tracking check advised

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,294 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,294 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,991 miles

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jan 2014 62,991 miles

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

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

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,712 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 50,712 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)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 47,687 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,915 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 OBM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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