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SO08 ABF

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,956 mi
Last recorded133,956 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 ABF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 133,956 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 133,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 130,688 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 125,886 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 120,122 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,266 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,505 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 113,471 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,642 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,614 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,529 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,086 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,695 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,639 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside windscreen washer jets not hitting screen

Fail 31 May 2011 42,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside windscreen washer jets not hitting screen

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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SO08 ABF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SO08 ABF, 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 SO08 ABF registered?

SO08 ABF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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