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SL08 SFF

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,862 mi
Last recorded117,862 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SFF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 117,862 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 117,860 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 116,293 miles

Front exhaust corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,608 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 114,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension at rear corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 111,978 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 111,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 105,564 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 105,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,299 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 96,296 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,606 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,605 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,957 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,148 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 75,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,755 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,222 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 56,220 miles

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

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

vehicle would benefit from wheel alignment as tyre wear is on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,998 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,634 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,647 miles

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

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

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 SFF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver 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 SL08 SFF, 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 SFF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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