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SL58 SYG

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

101,933 mi
Last recorded101,933 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 SYG
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 101,933 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed lambda not going to come down due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill - plastic covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill - plastic covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box deformed and welding split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components heavily corroded including subframe

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 93,084 miles

All rear suspension components corroded, including subframe

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

General underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2024 92,877 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip recess corroded (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

All rear suspension components corroded, including subframe

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

General underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2023 84,892 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides inner sills corroded

rear all suspension components are corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 84,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides inner sills corroded

rear all suspension components are corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,877 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer door sill seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,998 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 66,920 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,450 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 59,450 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,918 miles

gears stiff.

n/s/r outer brake pad on min wear limit at time of test.

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread left at time of test and low on edges.

play/wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link not to x/s at time of test.

rear brake discs poor/worn at time of test.

underbody/inner sills very corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 52,918 miles

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

gears stiff.

n/s/r outer brake pad on min wear limit at time of test.

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread left at time of test and low on edges.

play/wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link not to x/s at time of test.

rear brake discs poor/worn at time of test.

underbody/inner sills very corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,024 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 48,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,527 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,457 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs have quite bad wear on inside face

Fail 25 Sep 2015 43,457 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs have quite bad wear on inside face

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,088 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,476 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and on 2mm 205 55 16

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 4 Oct 2013 29,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and on 2mm 205 55 16

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 15 Oct 2012 24,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges 205 55 16

Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,340 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges 205 55 16

Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,344 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 18,344 miles

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

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 SYG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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