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SM08 HTC

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,814 mi
Last recorded122,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 HTC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 122,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 122,814 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 112,052 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,582 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 90,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

baby seats fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 77,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,101 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to deteriate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to deteriate (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to deteriate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to deteriate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,781 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

washers poor

Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

washers poor

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 47,178 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 43,068 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 43,039 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 37,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,275 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear fog lamp loose

rear wiper torn

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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SM08 HTC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM08 HTC, 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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SM08 HTC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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