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SX57 BEY

2008 Mazda 5

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX57 BEY
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under chassis corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 110,038 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,901 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

excess oil leak

excess undercarridge rust

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 102,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

excess oil leak

excess undercarridge rust

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,153 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,290 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,561 miles

Chassis corroded and sills

Cracks in OSF tyre outer wall

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Play in inner steering joints

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,561 miles

Chassis corroded and sills

Cracks in OSF tyre outer wall

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Play in inner steering joints

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,539 miles

both front corroded discs

both rear corroded disks

Fail 29 Jan 2014 57,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,381 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 41,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,725 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,814 miles

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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SX57 BEY is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SX57 BEY, 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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SX57 BEY is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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