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SV08 OEF

2008 Mazda 5

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,658 mi
Last recorded132,658 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OEF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 132,658 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 132,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 116,773 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 102,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,179 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,368 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 75,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 63,167 miles

Front & Rear Brake Disc's slightly corroded

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Headlamp washers not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight bulge on O/S Rear tyre.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,167 miles

Front & Rear Brake Disc's slightly corroded

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Headlamp washers not working

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight bulge on O/S Rear tyre.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,707 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 54,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,867 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 46,867 miles

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

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

Rear 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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SV08 OEF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV08 OEF, 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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SV08 OEF is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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