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SO08 ABK

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,012 mi
Last recorded159,012 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 ABK
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 159,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 159,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 145,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 123,775 miles

Central Front Grill not fully retained at fixings but unlikely to become detached

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper not fully retained at fixings but unlikely to become detached

Offside Front Flexible brake hose retaining device missing

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Boot lid stay bent; not holding boot lid in open position

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2020 123,300 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Grill not fully retained at fixings but unlikely to become detached

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper not fully retained at fixings but unlikely to become detached

Offside Front Flexible brake hose retaining device missing

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Boot lid stay bent; not holding boot lid in open position

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 99,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 81,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 81,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 62,214 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,370 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 41,370 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,119 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 64,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,737 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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SO08 ABK is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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