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SK08 UCG

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,304 mi
Last recorded170,304 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 UCG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 170,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 164,246 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 164,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded and holed requires sill covers removing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded requires sill cover removing to see how far corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 153,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front wheel arch's corroded.

general corrosion to underside of vehicle, front and rear suspension components, inner sills, chassis etc.

under trays and outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2021 148,070 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including inner sills, rear suspension and sub frame

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2021 148,061 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including inner sills, rear suspension and sub frame

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 144,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 138,691 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

front to rear under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2019 138,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 132,601 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2018 132,601 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2017 128,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 121,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2015 110,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,782 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 82,778 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,952 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 65,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,007 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 UCG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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