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SO08 OUJ

2008 Mazda 5

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,657 mi
Last recorded130,657 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 OUJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 130,657 miles

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

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

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

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

advise remainder of sills appear weak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,094 miles

advise exhaust flexi pipe

advise fuel pipes at filler neck

advise nearside rear shocker

advise rusting to front and rear suspension components

Fail 22 Feb 2021 127,092 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise exhaust flexi pipe

advise fuel pipes at filler neck

advise nearside rear shocker

advise rusting to front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Feb 2020 123,908 miles

advise nearside rear drop link

advise nearside rear shocker

advise nearside rear shocker

advise offside rear brake disc

advise offside rear brake disc

advise rear exhaust blow

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,839 miles

advise nearside rear shocker sweaty

advise offside rear brake disc

Fail 4 Mar 2019 117,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

advise nearside rear shocker sweaty

advise offside rear brake disc

Pass 21 Feb 2018 111,935 miles

advise nearside rear shocker sweat

Fail 20 Feb 2018 111,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,259 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 106,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear exhaust hanger incomplete

Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise oil low

advise rear exhaust hanger incomplete

Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,680 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,026 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,823 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,823 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 48,611 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,535 miles

Bald patch on footbrake pedal rubber.

Both front wipers smearing screen.

Evidence of wear in both front brake discs.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear No.plate begining to delaminate.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 27,268 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bald patch on footbrake pedal rubber.

Both front wipers smearing screen.

Evidence of wear in both front brake discs.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear No.plate begining to delaminate.

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 OUJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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