MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front bumper loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front bumper loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension components corroded
middle section exhaust heat shield loose from fixture
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coolant empty attention required
front and rear suspension components corroded
middle section exhaust heat shield loose from fixture
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
50% front wash jets blocked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust heat shield at fuel tank insecure
nearside front coil spring badly corroded at top
nearside windscreen wiper torn
suspect front inner brake pads worn
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 5?
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SW08 OYM is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SW08 OYM, 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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SW08 OYM is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 21 July 2008.
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