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SM08 UWJ

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,448 mi
Last recorded71,448 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 UWJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,448 miles

centre rear seatbelt - seat buckles appear to be missing - this is a non-obligatory belt

nearside headlamp washer jet missing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 71,440 miles

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

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

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

centre rear seatbelt - seat buckles appear to be missing - this is a non-obligatory belt

nearside headlamp washer jet missing

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated - possibly worn pads - recheck once new pads fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,127 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 47,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust heatsheild adrift and rattling

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 UWJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UWJ, 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 SM08 UWJ registered?

SM08 UWJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is SM08 UWJ safe to buy?

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