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SL08 XVK

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,221 mi
Last recorded125,221 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XVK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 125,221 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 125,221 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 121,083 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at sill area beside forward mounting of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 114,646 miles

Battery negative terminal connection loose

Both front top mount bushes worn and have play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush incorrect bolts used to fit arm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed and general corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2021 114,646 miles

Battery negative terminal connection loose

Both front top mount bushes worn and have play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush incorrect bolts used to fit arm

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed and general corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,362 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 95,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 95,977 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 81,404 miles

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

front brake discs worn

fuel filler pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre 3mm middle edges worn low

rear exhaust flanges corroding

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 17 May 2016 71,572 miles

child seats fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts

nearside front and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front brake disc inner face slightly worn

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Fail 17 May 2016 71,572 miles

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

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

child seats fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts

nearside front and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front brake disc inner face slightly worn

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 25 May 2015 65,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

slight cracking front suspension arm bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2013 51,045 miles

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread

slight corrosion nearside rear brake disc

slight cuts nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2012 42,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,354 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 XVK is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

SL08 XVK is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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