CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP58 FMC

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,642 mi
Last recorded82,642 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 FMC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 82,642 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust central hanger corroded through, system still adequately supported

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outers at least half worn, restricted view of inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Hand brake lever travel high

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to and from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm void bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside generally corroded, rear suspension components, front/rear chassis rails, inner sills

Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,442 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near excessive (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer seal starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer seal starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 74,262 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear and outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))

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 swing arm void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer egde wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2023 74,168 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface damaged and more than 50% not reflective (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low but restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear and outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2022 69,673 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded threw (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface defective (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2022 69,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded threw (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface defective (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm void bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (inner and outer faces) corroded where pads not in full contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 65,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount hanger corroded through/broken, rear box corroded and snapped at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (inner and outer faces) corroded where pads not in full contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn near excess (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to box has blow just got through its emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken off due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 62,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to box has blow just got through its emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken off due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,931 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc face corrode where pad not in full contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and slightly perished walls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken, corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 58,931 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc face corrode where pad not in full contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder wear and slightly perished walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,662 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded where pads not contacting discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

rear tyres under inflated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,662 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded where pads not contacting discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

rear tyres under inflated

rear wiper blade split

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder wear very near excessive (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder wear very near excessive. Walls pesrished and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc outer faces corroded where pads not contacting discs

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,569 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear and are starting to perish

Front Windscreen washer jets partially misaligned

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge wear which is near to excess and is perishing

Offside Rear Tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is perished

Rear Seats in stowed position at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,645 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some componants

Front brake discs slightly worn and have slight uneven wear

Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear and is cracking on the tread

Off side rear tyre has inner edge wear and is cracking on the tread

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,200 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Off side rear tyre has inner edge wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly worn/rusty

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear and are wearing low on tread

Off side wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,775 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,693 miles

front under tray insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heat sheild resting on exhaust pipe

rear discs in very poor condition

various small chips on screen

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
Full Mazda 5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP58 FMC is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP58 FMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP58 FMC?

You can check the full history of SP58 FMC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP58 FMC registered?

SP58 FMC is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 November 2008.

Is SP58 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 FMC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP58 FMC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP58 FMC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.