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SK08 LSU

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,199 mi
Last recorded97,199 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 LSU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,199 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 97,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,364 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 90,149 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,830 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 70,772 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 70,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 66,654 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,125 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 60,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,056 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 54,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,900 miles

Exhaust Components corroded

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Front and Rear Suspension components corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 50,900 miles

Exhaust Components corroded

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front and Rear Suspension components corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,431 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing inner rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing inner rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,400 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,770 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,100 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 30,100 miles

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

rear wiper torn

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 LSU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SK08 LSU, 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 SK08 LSU registered?

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

Is SK08 LSU safe to buy?

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