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SP58 XAJ

2008 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,525 mi
Last recorded74,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 XAJ
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,525 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 74,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,353 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 66,350 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,128 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 65,128 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,915 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 61,915 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 57,968 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,968 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,306 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,108 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 49,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,574 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 41,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads starting to wear low

heat sheild at fuel tank damaged/insecure

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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SP58 XAJ is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP58 XAJ, 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 SP58 XAJ registered?

SP58 XAJ is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is SP58 XAJ safe to buy?

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