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SP08 WHJ

2008 Mazda 5

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,757 mi
Last recorded117,757 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 WHJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,757 miles

Front subframe corroding

Rear exhaust corroding badly

Rear subframe and associated components corroding

oil leak engine area

red exclamation light on at dashboard but cannot determine the reason

underside of vehicle corroding badly

Fail 20 Nov 2020 117,757 miles

Rear exhaust corroding badly

Front subframe corroding

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to the rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe and associated components corroding

oil leak engine area

red exclamation light on at dashboard but cannot determine the reason

underside of vehicle corroding badly

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust shield likely to fall off (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,548 miles

Mist of brake fluid around reservoir and pipe

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 109,548 miles

Mist of brake fluid around reservoir and pipe

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,260 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,089 miles

Damage to o/s/f outer tyre wall.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,684 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,128 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 74,128 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 63,883 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,102 miles

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

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 WHJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

SP08 WHJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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