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SL58 OSW

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,528 mi
Last recorded85,528 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 OSW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 85,527 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,152 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear brake discs worn

uneven wear on offside rear and nearside front tyres

Fail 17 Dec 2015 72,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield insecure

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear brake discs worn

uneven wear on offside rear and nearside front tyres

Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r inner arch plastics/covers insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,523 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2013 53,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 21 Dec 2012 45,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,704 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,146 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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SL58 OSW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL58 OSW, 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 SL58 OSW registered?

SL58 OSW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is SL58 OSW safe to buy?

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