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SO57 DXB

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,240 mi
Last recorded162,240 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 DXB
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 162,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 145,267 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 145,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 144,453 miles

surface corrosion on front sub-frame and suspension components

surface corrosion on rear chassis/floor

Pass 31 Jan 2018 143,849 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 143,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 141,272 miles

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 141,250 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 137,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 133,246 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 133,241 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 122,065 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 122,064 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,657 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,005 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 81,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,257 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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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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