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SW57 KLE

2008 Mazda 5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,124 mi
Last recorded113,124 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 KLE
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,124 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,909 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2023 99,769 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 89,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,549 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2021 79,445 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,446 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion to underside of car

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2020 72,246 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swival (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion to underside of car

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 62,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,850 miles

Front front brake pads on 3/4 mm approx.also front discs getting lipped

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

Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level resevoir. (3.6.G.1b)

parking brake readings are on 21% ,minimum for mot is 16%.

side wall damage to osf tyre.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 50,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front front brake pads on 3/4 mm approx.also front discs getting lipped

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

Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level resevoir. (3.6.G.1b)

parking brake readings are on 21% ,minimum for mot is 16%.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,308 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,285 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,077 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2014 36,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight cuts on tyres allround.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 23,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side wiper in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,721 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,697 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 14,697 miles

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

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

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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SW57 KLE is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW57 KLE, 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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SW57 KLE is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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