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SP08 OZM

2008 Mazda 5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,852 mi
Last recorded129,852 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OZM
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2019 112,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 100,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,839 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequately supported

vehicle chassis structure/rear suspension components slightly corroded

vehicle presented in wet conditions.

Fail 18 Nov 2017 81,830 miles

Braking system leaking near master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still adequately supported

vehicle chassis structure/rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 81,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Braking system leaking At master cylinder area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust hanger missing but still supported ok

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,851 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 71,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,217 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fluid leak from clutch pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,910 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,900 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 39,825 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 30,349 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,199 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 30,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

windscreen scored

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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SP08 OZM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SP08 OZM, 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 SP08 OZM registered?

SP08 OZM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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