MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside registration plate lamp dim in operation
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
brake pedal antislip pad part worn
slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside registration plate lamp dim in operation
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
brake pedal antislip pad part worn
slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
brake pedal antislip pad part worn
fuel filler pipes corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
brake pedal antislip pad part worn
fuel filler pipes corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake pedal antislip pad part worn
corrosion on both inner sill panels/floor pans
fuel tank filler pipe corroded
Emissions not tested due to risk of engine damage (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake pedal antislip pad part worn
corrosion on both inner sill panels/floor pans
fuel tank filler pipe corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
centre exhaust mounting broken
exhaust centre heat shield insecure
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
centre exhaust mounting broken
exhaust centre heat shield insecure
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake caliper outer stabilizing springs missing
exhaust center heat shield loose & rattling
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake caliper outer stabilizing springs missing
exhaust center heat shield loose & rattling
no oil on engine dipstick
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO57 LLG is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 LLG, 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 LLG is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 22 February 2008.
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