MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SO08 ABK registered?
SO08 ABK is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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