MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension surface corrosion
Subframe corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front front of vehicle covered in surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear of vehicle covered in under seal
surface corrosion on front sub-frame and suspension components
surface corrosion on rear chassis/floor
Both rear tyres are worn badly on outer edges
Condition of outer sills not checked due to covers being fitted
Offside Front Brake backing plate has broken away at lower fixing area
Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)
Underside of vehicle is heavily wax oiled in places
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both front (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded As marked inner sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Also has very little damping effect (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres are worn badly on outer edges
Condition of outer sills not checked due to covers being fitted
Offside Front Brake backing plate has broken away at lower fixing area
Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)
Underside of vehicle is heavily wax oiled in places
Front brake application and release is slightly uneven
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and snapped off at hub area
Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear more so at nearside (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both front (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Link rod missing and unit is seized (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Lnk rod missing and unit is seized (1.7.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Emissions not tested Engine oil level is above the maximum mark, unsafe to conduct test (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn and on outer edge and starting to blister (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and snapped off at hub area
Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear more so at nearside (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on outer edge and is starting to blister (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm outer edge of tread
offside front brake backing plate broken
various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to carry out full inspection on rear seats/belts.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to carry out full inspection on rear seats/belts.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO57 DXB 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 55.6%.
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 SO57 DXB, 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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SO57 DXB is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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