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SY08 ORU

2008 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,092 mi
Last recorded118,092 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda 574,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 ORU
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 118,092 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,419 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 14 Nov 2016 104,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,415 miles

Front both tyre.s badly perished cracked inside wall strong

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 103,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

radiator leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2015 95,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,247 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,419 miles

handbrake as lot of travel but reaching required force

Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,855 miles

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

exhaust mounts corroding

osf wiper split

osr tyre worn inner edge

partial check rear seatbelts, childseats fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,855 miles

exhaust mounts corroding

osf wiper split

osr tyre worn inner edge

partial check rear seatbelts, childseats fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,094 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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SY08 ORU is a 2008 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SY08 ORU, 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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SY08 ORU is a 2008 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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