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SL08 VPR

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VPR
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 131,744 miles

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

Nearside Front front fog light

Fail 9 Dec 2021 131,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front front fog light

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,370 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension damping effect reduced

Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension damping effect reduced

Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,361 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,703 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 79,703 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,920 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 65,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,609 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 49,689 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 49,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 39,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,682 miles

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

esp warning lamp on

handbrake travel long

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,814 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 22,814 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VPR is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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