MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,088 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust heat shield insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake fluid leak from pipe connection on reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Exhaust heat shield insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front exhaust heat shield deflector disintegrated advise replace ASAP
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
fuel filler neck vent pipe very rusty
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark fluid level low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front exhaust heat shield deflector disintegrated advise replace ASAP
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively leak from fluid transfer pipe to clutch master cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2mm also worn smooth very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
fuel filler neck vent pipe very rusty
Front Exhaust: shield very poor condition where fitted as original equipment,
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, appears low pressure (5.2.3 (e))
Offside parking brake low recorded effort
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Possible seepage from clutch master cylinder feed pipe from brake fluid reservoir
Rear brake application slightly uneven
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust: shield very poor condition where fitted as original equipment,
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, appears low pressure (5.2.3 (e))
Offside parking brake low recorded effort
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Possible seepage from clutch master cylinder feed pipe from brake fluid reservoir
Rear brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake long travel
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cut on nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre cut on sidewall
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST08 XBP is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 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 XBP, 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 XBP is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 23 July 2008.
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