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SL08 XCZ

2008 Mazda 5

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,280 mi
Last recorded70,280 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XCZ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,280 miles

ALL CASTINGS AND UNDERBODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 27 Nov 2025 70,247 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL CASTINGS AND UNDERBODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 28 Nov 2024 61,707 miles

ALL CASTINGS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

ALL UNDERBODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 61,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 55,181 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 May 2017 55,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 May 2016 49,969 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front inner brake pads approx. 70 percent worn

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged/split

rear brake pads approx. 65/70 percent worn

Fail 17 May 2016 49,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front inner brake pads approx. 70 percent worn

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged/split

rear brake pads approx. 65/70 percent worn

Pass 14 May 2015 37,697 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)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 37,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under tray insicure

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2014 24,719 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 24,706 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2013 19,109 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,675 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,170 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 XCZ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

SL08 XCZ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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