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SK08 HCA

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,789 mi
Last recorded90,789 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 HCA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,789 miles

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

under body corrosion including some suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2025 86,643 miles

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

under body corrosion including some suspension and brake pipes coverd in paint

Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,742 miles

underbody corrosion including suspension components coverd in paint including front brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,327 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,141 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 66,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,063 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 61,062 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,424 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,121 miles

Nearside Front 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 axle (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flex deteriorating

fuel filler pipes corroding

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,121 miles

Braking system leaking take off pipe at brake resevoir (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked hose pipe end (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 axle (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flex deteriorating

fuel filler pipes corroding

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,727 miles

Nearside Front 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)

clutch fluid pipe leak

fuel filler pipes corroding

nearside front offside front brake hose ferrule pipe ends slight damage and corroding

under trays fitted cannot fully inspect

Fail 7 Oct 2016 45,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch fluid pipe leak

front and rear brake discs corroding

fuel filler pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre deep cracking in between treads

offside rear tyre cuts

under trays fitted cannot fully inspect

Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,113 miles

child seat fitted

front suspension arm bushes cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

rear brake pads low rear brake discs slightly corroded edges

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,914 miles

both rear tyres have cracking between tread

Pass 31 Oct 2013 23,141 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 23,141 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,191 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 19,191 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perished in tread/sidewall area

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,111 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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SK08 HCA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SK08 HCA, 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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SK08 HCA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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