MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,448 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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centre rear seatbelt - seat buckles appear to be missing - this is a non-obligatory belt
nearside headlamp washer jet missing
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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