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SM08 YAW

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,479 mi
Last recorded106,479 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YAW
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2024 106,479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 104,917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 103,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 100,899 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,974 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 77,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,098 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken broken in middle (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced poor beam pattern Suspect bulb ? (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to apply (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

Offside Rear parking brake effort low But is acceptable

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,125 miles

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

offside rear brake effort could be better

rear wiper torn

Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,125 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,312 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 55,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,676 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 37,419 miles

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

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

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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SM08 YAW is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 YAW, 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 YAW is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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