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SM08 JLO

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,875 mi
Last recorded104,875 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 JLO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 104,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 99,950 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 99,948 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread on cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,397 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 91,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,452 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 84,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,949 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,479 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,312 miles

engine management system mal function lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Sep 2013 50,312 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)

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

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

engine management system mal function lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,285 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,494 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SM08 JLO is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 JLO, 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 JLO is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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