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SL08 XEC

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,087 mi
Last recorded91,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,087 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 18 Jan 2019 91,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 20 Jan 2018 77,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,214 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE MIDDLE ROW SEAT NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,080 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre cut on side wall no cords showing

Fail 26 Apr 2013 56,040 miles

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

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger side rear tyre deformed.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,617 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 30,617 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XEC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

SL08 XEC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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