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SL08 FKG

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,051 mi
Last recorded145,051 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FKG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 145,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/.s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under floor heavy surface rust throughout compounts black seal used

Pass 13 Feb 2022 144,190 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Under-body corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2022 144,190 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Under-body corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 135,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 126,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 126,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 126,811 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres badly worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear n/s brake pads contaminated with brake fluid leaking form caliper

Pass 6 Feb 2017 122,609 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 115,696 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2016 115,687 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 104,021 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 104,003 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s parking brake performance getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2014 88,835 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

N/s rear brake calliper may need replacing in near future

Rear seats/seatbelts cannot be readily tested at time of test.

Fail 15 Mar 2014 88,835 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear seats/seatbelts cannot be readily tested at time of test.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,585 miles

both front brake disks & pads

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 64,488 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 43,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r anti-roll bar link pins.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,985 miles

Slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r anti-roll bar link pins.

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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SL08 FKG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SL08 FKG, 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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SL08 FKG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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