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SH58 MWV

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 MWV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 106,405 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 106,405 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 101,522 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear subframe and suspension arms cover with underseal

Pass 6 Jul 2024 97,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,004 miles

Front and rear axle corroded

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

both side inner sill corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 94,004 miles

Front and rear axle corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both side inner sill corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2023 93,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective produce on lens both causing no beam pattern and too dim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn unevenly compared to o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 89,239 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust back box leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 89,193 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,532 miles

Nearside 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 31 Oct 2020 79,538 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 79,535 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front anti roll bar clamp bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Brake fluid resevoir pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2019 74,730 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 70,423 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,609 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,067 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 62,067 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nailed x2

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

child seats fitted rear, adult belts not tested

Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nailed x2

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

child seats fitted rear, adult belts not tested

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,755 miles

Exhaust heat sheild adrift at rear

uneven tyre wear o/s/r + side wall cracks

Fail 1 Dec 2014 50,668 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust heat sheild adrift at rear

uneven tyre wear o/s/r + side wall cracks

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,477 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear seat

Front brake pads incorrectly fitted (directional)

Heat shield insecure

Offside rear spring, top seat/rubber incorrectly seated

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Fail 12 Dec 2013 45,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear seat

Front brake pads incorrectly fitted (directional)

Heat shield insecure

Offside rear spring, top seat/rubber incorrectly seated

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,111 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

both front tyres wearing low on edges

chlid seat fitted to n s r belt

nail in n s r tyre

two nails in o s r tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,694 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust system has serface corrosion

kerb damage to alloys

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and getting low

n/s/r tyre has 2 punchers and is cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking, wearing on edges and getting low

o/s/r tyre has a puncer and is cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2011 26,475 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 26,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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SH58 MWV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 SH58 MWV, 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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SH58 MWV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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