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SO08 LWP

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,793 mi
Last recorded61,793 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 LWP
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 61,793 miles

Emissions unable to be completed low oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 58,788 miles

Emissions not tested no exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 48,571 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 47,001 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,387 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,571 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 40,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,469 miles

Intermittent excessive handbrake travel.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2015 33,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,024 miles

heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,854 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,003 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 16,002 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LWP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

SO08 LWP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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