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SM57 XED

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,151 mi
Last recorded86,151 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 XED
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 86,151 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at sleeve between front and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front chassis leg not checked due to plastic trim

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to plastic trim

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg not checked due to plastic trim

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Outer sill not checked due to plastic trim

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 86,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front sleeve where front and middle section meet (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure at front due to hanger corroded away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front and rear subframes corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s n/s rear chassi legs also inner sills to floor front to rear corroded but not holed or excessive

advise rear suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise unable to properly inspect o/s n/s outer sills due to plkastic trims covering them

Pass 30 Jan 2020 82,025 miles

advise front and rear subframes corroded but not excessive

advise n/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor slightly perished advise to replace

advise n/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

advise o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded corroded but not excessive

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and near limit advise to replace

advise rear suspension arms corroded but not not excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,320 miles

advise front and rear suspension subframes corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,885 miles

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise under tray insecure advise to secure

Fail 12 Feb 2018 68,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at middle section of exhaust (7.1.2)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise under tray insecure advise to secure

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 62,973 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint moving in arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,646 miles

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

advise to replace wiper blades

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,803 miles

advise o/s/r shocker looks damp but not weak or excessive advise to replace

Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,037 miles

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

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

wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/r tyre [advise to replace]

Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,154 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outside advise to replace

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inside advise to replace

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,937 miles

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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SM57 XED is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM57 XED, 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 SM57 XED registered?

SM57 XED is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is SM57 XED safe to buy?

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