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SL08 UGW

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,206 mi
Last recorded90,206 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 UGW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,206 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 90,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,321 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,329 miles

both rear tyres have slight perishing on inner and outer side walls

Fail 16 Jan 2018 62,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres have slight perishing on inner and outer side walls

heat shield loose at the mid section

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,707 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,996 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 19,120 miles

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

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 UGW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGW, 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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What year was SL08 UGW registered?

SL08 UGW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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