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SL08 PZN

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,356 mi
Last recorded128,356 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 PZN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,356 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,483 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,877 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,877 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,248 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,182 miles

exhaust system rusty

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2.5mm

Fail 23 Apr 2015 72,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2.5mm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,855 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 49,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,333 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2012 33,333 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,184 miles

4 tyres worn on edges

rear wiper blade 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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SL08 PZN is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL08 PZN, 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 PZN is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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