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ST08 OXA

2008 Mazda 5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,016 mi
Last recorded103,016 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OXA
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 103,016 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Fail 31 Dec 2022 96,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,420 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both also both rear lower suspension arms have coroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outter body sills have coroded

play and knocking from steering

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Fail 8 Jan 2022 89,420 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mounting has broken away (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

both outter body sills have coroded

play and knocking from steering

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

both body sill have coroded

both rear springs subframe and suspension arms have coroded

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various suspension steering and braking components have coroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 78,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

various chassie and body areas coroded

various suspension steering and braking components coroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

various body and chassie areas have coroded

various suspension steering and braking components have coroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

underside and components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 69,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

underside and components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,719 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 64,692 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,996 miles

corr to various underside components

heavy corr to both rear upper arms

middle and rear exhaust pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

exhaust heat shield damaged/loose

nearside middle row seat belt not tested ,,,child seat fitted

positive battery terminal loose

Fail 23 Oct 2012 43,983 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

exhaust heat shield damaged/loose

nearside middle row seat belt not tested ,,,child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

positive battery terminal loose

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,407 miles

rear wiper blade is torn.

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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ST08 OXA is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ST08 OXA, 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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ST08 OXA is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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