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SL58 SXO

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,651 mi
Last recorded112,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 112,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 105,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering rack bush worn

Fail 15 Feb 2024 105,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering rack bush worn

Pass 17 Feb 2023 101,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust leak

Fail 18 Feb 2022 94,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 87,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,553 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion under body

Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,417 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing rear (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion under body

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant level low

general corrosion under body

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,603 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 64,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner sills corroded

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2017 57,303 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 57,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 49,534 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,082 miles

nearside front tyre shoulder/s wearing thin.

offside rear shock absorber has been seeping oil, and negligible damping effect- should replace.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 41,082 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre shoulder/s wearing thin.

offside rear shock absorber has been seeping oil, and negligible damping effect- should replace.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,393 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perished

Fail 11 Nov 2013 32,391 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perished

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,703 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 16,939 miles

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

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

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 SXO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SXO, 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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SL58 SXO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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