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SX57 BFF

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,740 mi
Last recorded129,740 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX57 BFF
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 129,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 129,738 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Caliper sticking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 119,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs pitted

oil leak from engine.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs pitted

oil leak from engine.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,552 miles

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

Oil leak Engine & at intercooler ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak Engine & at intercooler ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set too zero ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,864 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 79,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,474 miles

dashboard s.r.s warning light does not illuminate

Fail 21 Sep 2015 65,474 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dashboard brake warning light illuminated

dashboard s.r.s warning light does not illuminate

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,482 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,113 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads very close to wear limit

Fail 19 Sep 2013 43,850 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads very close to wear limit

Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,089 miles

heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,356 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 BFF is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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