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SL58 PVW

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,478 mi
Last recorded46,478 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 PVW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,478 miles

exhaust rear heatshield loose

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (change soon

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 6 Feb 2016 46,478 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs corroded and fronts have lumps on outer face

exhaust rear heatshield loose

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (change soon

Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,244 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 39,244 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 33,329 miles

O/s/r brake caliper slight oil misting around h/brake operating arm.

O/s/r tyre getting low & starting too perish.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 33,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s/f tyre getting low & starting too perish.

O/s/r brake caliper slight oil misting around h/brake operating arm.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,794 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 23,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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SL58 PVW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

SL58 PVW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is SL58 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 PVW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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