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SL08 TUV

2008 Mazda 5

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,956 mi
Last recorded108,956 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 TUV
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 108,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly recommend replacement as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion across whole underside of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2017 92,690 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 92,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,051 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 1 May 2015 68,024 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 68,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 53,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 39,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges + wall cut

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,334 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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SL08 TUV is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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